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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]]>

Tia Carroll and Hard Work

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

San Jose Jazz

http://sanjosejazz.org/en/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2012/02/09/229/-/tia-carroll-a-hard-work.html

Poor House Bistro - 91 S Autumn Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: No cover  

Start Time(s): 6pm

Enjoy great Blues, courtesy of San Jose Jazz and the Poor House Bistro Mention San Jose Jazz to your bartender or server, and a portion of your purchase will go to support our education programs Thank you! Tia Carroll's deep, soulful voice showcases her sassy storytelling style This awardee of the Jus Blues Music Foundation's Traditional Blues Woman of the Year in 2008 has a heart and head full of Blues She keeps an audience wrapped around her finger, interpreting performances from greats like Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner Tia has toured internationally with Blues icons Jimmy McCracklin & Sugar Pie DeSanto and is slated to perform at the Lucerne Blues Festival in Switzerland Carroll's band Hard Work is comprised of friends she met around the music scene, Jimmy Smith on keys, Joel Cohen on guitar, Artie Chavez on drums, and Tom Towers on bass When together, these musicians put on a very entertaining show]]>

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]]>

Juerga - Flamenco Jam Session

02-10-2012 - 02-10-2012

6

Flamenco Society of San Jose

http://www.theflamencosociety.org

Historic Hoover Theatre - 1635 Park Avenue San Jose CA 95126

Admission: $15 General $13 Seniors & Students $10 Children

510-792-8355

flamencos@earthlink.net

http://www.theflamencosociety.org

Start Time(s): 7pm

The Flamenco Society of San Jose will host a "Juerga" (Flamenco Jam Session) featuring various performers, presenting as a special guest Koko de la Isla and Company, accompanied with a great cast of artists Along with the Flamenco Society students Not to be missed! We encourage audience participation We always include aspiring students, as well as music and dance from other cultures The admission charge for this event is only $15 general admission and $13 for students and senior citizens This promises to be a very special event Feel the passion, power and emotion of flamenco in an intimate setting Come see and hear the wonderful singing and beautiful dance of great artists]]>

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]]>

Cellist Boris Andrianov and Pianist Alexander Kobrin

02-10-2012 - 02-10-2012

5

Sunset Concerts at Saint Luke's

http://sunsetconcerts.org

St Luke's Episcopal Church, Los Gatos - 20 University Avenue Los Gatos CA 95030-6009

Admission: $25 $20 Seniors $10 Students

408-354-4560

http://sunsetconcerts.org

Start Time(s): 8pm  

Beethoven - Cello Sonata in no 4 in C major, op 102, no1; Britten - Cello Sonata in C, op 65; Schumann - Fantasiestucke,op 73; Sollima - Lamentatio; Shostakovich - Sonata for cello and piano in d minor, Op 40 Cellist Boris Andrianov, a Professor in the Moscow State Conservatory, is one of the most gifted Russian musicians of his generation Since 2007 he has been an Artistic director of the new State Project "Star Generation," for which he received the Government of Russia Award in 2009 In October 2010 Andrianov performed the Elgar Concerto with Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra conducted by Bernhard Klee "The audience was absolutely captivated by Elgar in which Andrianov showed extremely high level solo both technically and musically" (Concerts Reviews, Japan, 2010) In June 2005, Russian born Alex Kobrin was awarded the prestigious Nancy Lee and Perry R Bass Gold Medal at the Twelfth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Immediately following this announcement, Kobrin began his first tour to the United States including recitals at Bass Hall for the Cliburn Series and for the Washington Performing Arts Society followed by further debuts Kobrin has been a faculty member on the International Keyboard Festival in Mannes School of Music in NYC since 2005 In 2010, he was appointed the L Rexford Whiddon Distinguished Chair in Piano at the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University]]>

Ravi Coltrane - Saxophonist

02-10-2012 - 02-10-2012

5

Pleasanton Civic Arts

http://www.firehousearts.org/events/events-list

Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Avenue Pleasanton CA 94566

Admission: $12-$30

925-931-4848

http://www.firehousearts.org/events/events-list

Start Time(s): 8pm

Ravi Coltrane is a critically acclaimed and Grammy-nominated saxophonist, bandleader, and composer Since 1991, Mr Coltrane has worked as a sideman with many jazz luminaries, recorded noteworthy albums for himself and others, overseen important jazz reissues, and founded the prominent independent record label, RKM Born in Long Island, New York in 1965, the second son of John and Alice Coltrane, Ravi was named after Indian sitar legend Ravi Shankar Shortly thereafter the family moved to the Los Angeles, where Ravi first began developing his own personal interest in the arts As young man, he initially began playing clarinet and switched to saxophone in high school He continued his studies at California Institute of the Arts In 1991, his father's renowned drummer, Elvin Jones, saw in Ravi an emergent authentic performer, and hired Ravi to play with his band After his tenure with Elvin, Ravi found himself working alongside a list of names that reads like the Who's Who of American Jazz and Pop, including: McCoy Tyner, Pharoah Sanders, Carlos Santana, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin, Michael Brecker, George Duke, Stanley Clarke Jeff "Tain" Watts, Branford Marsalis, Mark Turner, Jacky Terrasson, Jack DeJohnnette, Rashied Ali, Wallace Roney, Antoine Roney, Geri Allen, Kenny Barron, Cindy Blackman, Joe Lovano, Joanne Brackeen, Gerry Gibbs, Graham Haynes, and Steve Coleman for whom he appears on several albums Today, Ravi continues to balance family life with a variety of high profile musical projects In 1999 he married his wife, Kathleen Hennessy They have two sons, William and Aaron He frequently tours the world with the Ravi Coltrane Quartet, a dynamic band whose members include pianist Luis Perdomo, bassist Drew Gress, and drummer EJ Strickland]]>

The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert

02-10-2012 - 02-10-2012

5

Flint Center

http://www.freshbeatbandlive.com/

Flint Center for the Performing Arts - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: $2950-$3950

http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search&q=flint+center

Start Time(s): 6:30pm

The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's popular preschool music group, will hit the road in February for the first time ever on a nationwide concert tour Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Shout (Thomas Hobson), Marina (Tara Perry), and Twist (Jon Beavers) will perform The Fresh Beat Band hits from seasons one, two, and three of the live-action series  ]]>

Songs and Stories with Peter Daldry - Dinner Music Show

02-10-2012 - 02-10-2012

5

Angelica's Bistro

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/calendar.htm

Angelica's Bistro - 863 Main Street Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $10-$14 Plus dinner or two item minimum Table reservations required

650-365-3226

info@angelicasbistro.com

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/ticket_portal.htm

Start Time(s): Show: 6:30pm Dinner seating begins: 5pm

From the Familiar Roads of his hometown of Clydebank, Scotland to the sun-kissed beaches of California, Peter Daldry brings his talent and unique voice Peter is becoming the vocalist of choice at Scottish and Irish events in Northern California and beyond Blessed with a strong smooth tenor voice, Peter sings the only way he knows how: with power and passion and depth of feeling Peter has had the honor of performing the "Star Spangled Banner" for 42,000 San Francisco Giants fans at AT&T Park He has also played at the biggest Scottish games in the world at Pleasanton in California, the Loch Lomond Scottish games, Dixon Scottish games, Livermore, Fresno, and a host of other events up and down California Peter has appeared with such well known Celtic acts as Tempest, Molly's Revenge, Golden Bough, Browne Sisters and George Cavanaugh, Seamus Kennedy, and international star Isla St Clair as well as many others]]>

Elias Lammam, Accordionist - Dinner Music Show

02-10-2012 - 02-10-2012

5

Angelica's Bistro

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/calendar.htm

Angelica's Bistro - 863 Main Street Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $12-$16 Plus dinner or two item minimum Table reservations required

650-365-3226

info@angelicasbistro.com

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/ticket_portal.htm

Start Time(s): Show: 8pm Dinner seating begins: 6:30pm

Elias Lammam--world-renowned Oriental accordionist, singer, bandleader, and composer--performs his original and classic Arabic music for one night only, with his brother Antoine Lammam on percussion (riqq, tabla) and friends While in Lebanon, Elias Lammam toured as a featured soloist with superstar dancer Amani, notable singers Rageb Alame, George Wasouf, Ghassan Saliba, and Joseph Noumnoum, and performed regularly in five-star nightclubs throughout the Middle East and Europe Since moving to the United States, he has performed to standing ovations at accordion festivals and concert halls throughout the United States with stars such as Asala Nasri of Syria and many others He is a respected vocalist in his own right, singing the golden-age classics of Oum Kolthoum, Abdel Halim Hafez, and Fairouz, as well as performing his own original compositions Special guests Ma*Shuqa of the Bay Area and Hala of Egypt will also perform Oriental-style belly dance in this elegant evening of exquisite Arabic music Elias Lammam's advanced music students, the Santa Cruz Arabic Music Ensemble, will open the show]]>

Old Traditions, New Approaches, New Sounds - Stanford Pan-Asian Music Festival

02-10-2012 - 02-10-2012

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Stanford University Department of Music

http://panasianmusicfestival.stanford.edu/

Dinkelspiel Auditorium - Stanford University - 471 Lagunita Drive Stanford CA 94305

Admission: General $10 Student $5 Free for Stanford students with ID Senior $9

650-725-2787

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

Start Time(s): 8pm 7pm  Pre-Concert Talk

This eye-opening, tradition-challenging concert by the Stanford New Ensemble and guests will demonstrate innovative new approaches to the performance of Asian musical instruments, featuring Kojiro Umezaki on Japanese shakuhachi, Faraz Minooei on Persian santur, Yunxiang Gao on Chinese pipa, and Jin Hi Kim on Korean digital komungo with video A pre-concert discussion with the guest artists will take place at 7:00 pm]]>

Ives Quartet Winter Concert (Palo Alto)

02-10-2012 - 02-10-2012

5

Ives Quartet

http://www.ivesquartet.org

St Mark's Episcopal Church - Palo Alto - 600 Colorado Avenue Palo Alto CA 94306

Admission: $15-$25 Free for kids 12 and under Discount for 3-concert subscription

650-224-7849

plivesquartet80@gmail.com

http://www.ivesquartet.org

Start Time(s): 8pm  

Tonight's progrm includes Haydn's String Quartet in F-sharp Minor, Op 50 No 4, Quincy Porter's String Quartet No 6, and Tchaikovsky's String Sextet in D Minor, Op 70, “Souvenir of Florence” Guest musicians include violinst Anna Kruger and cellist Tanya Tomkins  ]]>

Willie K - Carriage House Theatre Performing Arts Series

02-10-2012 - 02-10-2012

6

Montalvo Arts Center

http://montalvoarts.org

Montalvo Arts Center - 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $30-$60

408-961-5858

http://www.montalvoarts.org

Start Time(s): 8pm

Known as the “Hawaiian Jimi Hendrix,” Grammy nominated Willie K’s (Willie Kahaialii) performances offer a wide range of musical styles from reggae to rock and blues to opera This spectrum has earned him the reputation as Hawaii’s most versatile artist, combining Eastern influences with unmatched guitar virtuosity Willie has played with such musical giants as BB King, Santana, Al DiMeola, Willie Nelson and Prince]]>

Valentine's Super Love Jam - Super Oldies

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

HP Pavilion

http://www.ticketmaster.com/Valentines-Super-Love-Jam-tickets/artist/854164

HP Pavilion - 525 W Santa Clara Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $2750-$3750

800-745-3000

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004775C7A97346?artistid=854164&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

It's super-love at the Valentine's Super Love Jam! The lineup for this event is subject to change, but is slated to include The Delfonics, The Persuaders, Deniece Williams, Tierra, Evelyn Champagne King, MC Magic of NB Ridaz, Jo Jo, The Mary Jane Girls, Rene Y Rene, Sly Slick and Wicked, and Friends of Distinction]]>

Redwood Symphony February Concert

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Redwood Symphony

http://www.redwoodsymphony.org/concerts/2011-12/season2011.html

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

Admission: $10-$25 Kids 17 and under free

650-366-6872

info@redwoodsymphony.org

http://www.redwoodsymphony.org/concerts/2011-12/season2011.html

Start Time(s): 7pm  Pre-concert lecture 8pm  Concert

Assistant Conductor Kristin Link will lead the orchestra in Intrada, then Maestro Eric takes the reins for one of Mahler's most popular symphonies: Symphony No 5]]>

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]]>

Gotterdammerung - The Met, Live in HD (San Mateo)

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

NCM Fathom

http://www.fathomevents.com/upcoming/

Admission: $22-$24

650-558-0512

http://www.fandango.com/century12downtownsanmateo_aaqsg/theaterpage

Start Time(s): 9am

NCM Fathom presents the sixth season of the Metropolitan Opera’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series The Met: Live in HD in movie theaters nationwide This broadcast will be presented live for only one day in select movie theaters With its cataclysmic climax, the Met’s new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution Deborah Voigt stars as Brünnhilde and Gary Lehman is Siegfried—the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate James Levine conducts]]>

Talib Kweli and Res are Idle Warship - Live At The Pagoda

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Universal Grammar

http://www.liveatthepagoda.com

Admission: Pre-Sale: $18 Early Bird Tickets (Price change subject to demand) $25 and up at the door Ages 21+

408-221-5875

ungrammar@gmail.com

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/222355

Start Time(s): 9pm  Doors 10:00pm  Show

Live At The Pagoda Winter Music Series V2 featuring Idle Warship is Talib Kweli & Res - with a live band + Special guest opening performance by Anya & The Get Down Idle Warship is a perfect example of how a whole can become greater than the sum of its parts--and that is saying quite a lot given the musical components of this project A collaboration between longtime friends and collaborators, hip-hop luminary Talib Kweli and critically acclaimed soulful singer and songwriter Res, Idle Warship was born out of sheer experimentation in the studio But some of the best things in life happen when least expected When fans of Talib and Res heard and reacted to some online MP3s of what these two had created during their off-the-cuff sessions, it became clear that something much bigger was brewing Since making a huge splash at SXSW in 2009 and completing a successful European tour, Idle Warship made Party Robot--their mixtape with master DJ Mick Boogie and singer/songwriter Graph Nobel--available for free download in 2010 It only left the fans craving more, and now the wait is over! http://wwwidlewarshipcom/]]>

Anne and Pete Sibley and also Cahalen Morrison and Eli West - Folk

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Fiddling Cricket

http://www.fiddlingcricket.com/concertdetails.htm

Mission City Coffee Roasting - Santa Clara - 2221 The Alameda Santa Clara CA 95050

Admission: $20-$22

831-475-4938

brundle@attglobal.net

Start Time(s): 8pm

Now living in the Rocky Mountain West, but originally from New England, Anne and Pete Sibley have strayed far from their original classical training to folk, bluegrass, and traditional music They use clawhammer banjo and guitar to accompany their tight harmonies and tell stories of life and love as they see it, all in a simple, poignant, and unforgettable live performance Their fourth and most critically acclaimed CD, Coming Home, was recently released In the two short years Cahalen Morrison and Eli West have been playing together they have toured the UK, Netherlands, Germany, and the Czech Republic and have cut a successful first CD, The Holy Coming of the Storm Both multi-instrumentalists--clawhammer banjo, bouzouki, mandolin, and guitar--Cahalen comes from an old-time and roots background in New Mexico and is the principal song writer Eli comes from bluegrass roots and enjoys arranging, with an addiction to syncopation They both have an "old soul" approach to playing and harmony]]>

Tuba Master Class with Marty Erickson

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

San Jose Wind Symphony

http://sjws.org

Campbell United Methodist Church - 1675 Winchester Boulevard Campbell CA 95008

Admission: $10 for audience $40 for participants

408-927-SJWS

turnage@sjws.org

Start Time(s): 1:30pm-3:30pm

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

Contra Dance featuring Soul Weaving

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Bay Area Country Dance Society

http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/

First United Methodist Church - Palo Alto - 625 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto CA 94301

Admission: $5-$15

bacds@bacds.org

Start Time(s): 7:30pm-8pm  Lesson 8pm-11pm  Dance

At this recurring event, newcomers are always welcome The live music for tonight's dance is scheduled to be provided by Soul Weaving The dancing is easy to learn, the music is live, and the event is a great social mixer Come alone or bring a guest Contra dances are done in long lines of couples Two couples dance together as a group of four for one round of the dance, until the two couples have changed places up and down the line and are facing the next couple, ready to start another round of the dance Newcomers you can dance and have fun on your first night! No lessons are required, but, if you come a half hour early, you will be shown the ropes The event is accompanied by top-notch musicians performing music from Irish, English, and American folk traditions and led by dance callers with local and national followings You get a chance to walk through each figure under the caller's direction before the dance starts, and both the caller and your fellow dancers will help you remember what to do at each point in the dance The dance repeats, so, after a few times through, your body will start to remember what to do, and you can fully enjoy the music!]]>

Los Boleros - World Music and Dance

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Pacifica Performances

http://www.pacificaperformances.org/concerts/concerts.php

Pacifica Center for the Arts - 1220 Linda Mar Boulevard Pacifica CA 94044

Admission: $12-$20

650-355-1882

info@pacificaperformances.org

http://www.pacificaperformances.org/concerts/concerts.php

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Los Boleros returns for another evening of spicy, hot, Latin rhythms that are sure to set the place ablaze! In a time of modern music, Los Boleros stays true to the sound of an era when music was golden Traditional Cuban son, cumbia, merengue, danzon, and bolero Take a ride to the Buena Vista Social Club, and don't miss the dance moves, spins, and passion like only Los Boleros can deliver This group always packs the house so get your tickets early!]]>

Your Dance Card for Valentine's Day

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Mission Chamber Orchestra of San Jose

Le Petit Trianon - 72 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: General admission: $25 Seniors: $20 Students (25 and under): $12 Children (12 and under): $10

408-236-3350

info@missionchamber.org

http://www.missionchamber.org/cat_season_16th_Year.shtml

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

The Mission Chamber Orchestra of San Jose presents its annual Valentine's Day concert, featuring works by Dvorák, Piazzolla, Copland and Stravinsky Christina Mok, violin and Associate Concertmaster of Symphony Silicon Valley, appears as guest soloist]]>

Himawari (Sunflower) - A Collaboration of San Jose Taiko and Hanayui

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Hanayui

http://taiko.org/himawari/

San Jose Repertory Theatre - 101 Paseo de San Antonio San Jose CA 95113

Admission: Tickets: $25 adult/$20 students & seniors* *Get a discount by pre-ordering your tickets! Call 408-293-9344 to place your order by 5pm on February 10, and save $5 per ticket

408-293-9344

info@taiko.org

Start Time(s): 8pm

Himawari (Sunflower) is the union of the performers of San Jose Taiko and Hanayui in a unique collaboration where cultural boundaries and aesthetic sensibilities are shared and tested Himawari will feature the San Jose Taiko performing company, the three members of Hanayui - Chieko Kojima, Yoko Fujimoto and Mitsue Kinjo, and guest artist, Yoshikazu Fujimoto of Kodo The project name- -Himawari was selected for the sunflower's strength in character for reaching and following the sun, a symbol of power, energy, clarity, and knowledge, and a source for nurturing and sustaining life San Jose Taiko brings the power of the taiko and movement and Hanayui brings expertise of Japanese dance and song Both groups have been creatively exploring their common roots and new offshoots of their Japanese ancestry through music and dance---San Jose Taiko coming from the Japanese American community in San Jose, California and Hanayui coming from Kodo Village on Sado Island in Japan The Himawari program includes traditional folk songs and dance from Japan; contemporary taiko drumming from America and a collaborative process that has combined all elements into something new and different The program will showcase original arrangements from both Hanayui and San Jose Taiko and present the west-coast premiere of several collaborative works From 2000-2002, members of San Jose Taiko and Hanayui collaborated on creating material for the original Himawari (Sunflower) tour, a full-length concert program that debuted in Hawaii in 2002 Although the program was well-received by critics and general public, the project was unable to present within the contiguous US states at that time Hanayui is returning to the states in February and March of 2012, and San Jose Taiko suggested a revival of the Himawari collaboration as a way to present them in San Jose]]>

Johannes Moller - Solo Guitar Recital

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

South Bay Guitar Society

http://www.sbgs.org

Trinity Cathedral - 81 N 2nd Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $15-$30

408-292-0704

sbgs@sbgs.org

http://www.sbgs.org

Start Time(s): 8pm

South Bay Guitar Society welcomes back Swedish guitarist and composer, Johannes Moller--this time on a fifty concert tour of the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America and China This tour is part of his award package for taking 2010 first place at the Guitar Foundation of America prestigious international competition Johannes completed his undergraduate studies at the Royal College of Music in London where he studied with Carlos Bonell He has earned two Masters Degrees--from the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague where he studied with Zoran Dukic and the Conservatoire in Amsterdam where he studied with Lex Eisenhardt As a composer, Johannes' works are noted for their personal style, influenced by contemporary Western, Eastern, and minimalist music Since winning the GFA, Johannes has issued two CDs which include some of his own compositions He is also working on a commission for the guitar ensemble project Guitar Circus and writing a piece for the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet]]>

Stanford Philharmonia Orchestra Concert - Stanford Pan-Asian Music Festival

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Stanford University Department of Music

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

Dinkelspiel Auditorium - Stanford University - 471 Lagunita Drive Stanford CA 94305

Admission: $5-$10

650-725-2787

ticketorders@stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 8pm

For the grand finale of this year's Pan-Asian Music Festival, Jindong Cai conducts the Philharmonia in this collaboration with internationally acclaimed komungo virtuoso Jin Hi Kim]]>

Gotterdammerung - The Met, Live in HD (Redwood City)

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

NCM Fathom

http://www.fathomevents.com/upcoming/

Admission: $16-$24

650-701-1341

http://www.fandango.com/century20downtownredwoodcityandxd_aaubf/theaterpage

Start Time(s): 9am

NCM Fathom presents the sixth season of the Metropolitan Opera’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series The Met: Live in HD in movie theaters nationwide This broadcast will be presented live for only one day in select movie theaters With its cataclysmic climax, the Met’s new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution Deborah Voigt stars as Brünnhilde and Gary Lehman is Siegfried—the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate James Levine conducts]]>

Dances and Other Memories - Chamber Music Concert

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

National Association of Composers

http://www.nacusasf.org

Admission: $12-$17

408-768-1941

Start Time(s): 8pm

On Saturday, Feb 11th at 8:00pm, National Association of Composers, USA, San Francisco will present a concert of new music, "Dances and Other Memories" at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 670 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto, CA This concert of chamber music will include piano, viola, wind quintet, and soprano and bass solos Featured composers will be Anne Baldwin, Simon Bokman, Jeff Dunn, Sondra Clark, L Peter Deutsch, Alden Jenks, Ken Mulacelli and Karl Schmidt Come and sample some exciting music written by local contemporary composers Tickets will be available at the door for $12 and $17 There will be a reception to follow For more information, contact Dale Victorine at (408) 768-1941]]>

The Beatles' Anthology - Laser Light Show

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Fujitsu Planetarium, De Anza College

http://www.deanza.edu/planetarium/

Fujitsu Planetarium - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: $9 $2 Parking  (Coins/dollars only)

408-864-5791

Start Time(s): 9pm

An awesome display of laser light images accompanies selections from the entire span of the Beatles' career Selections include Twist and Shout, Yesterday, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, When I'm 64, Strawberry Fields Forever, and The End This show is appropriate for all ages]]>

The Rock Hop with Picture Atlantic, Briertone, Dogcatcher, Girl Named T

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery

http://www.artboutiki.com

SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery - 577 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $10 at the door

408-971-8929

Start Time(s): 7pm-11pm

The Rock Hop Feb 11th will be a special Rock Hop! Picture Atlantic will be premiering their brand new music video! Making the night awesome will be Briertone, Dogcatcher, Girl Named T! Ghost and The City will be The Rock Hop house band for the night, playing a set of jazzy jamz! Don't miss it! Doors open at 7:00pm $10 at the door]]>

Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd - Laser Light Show

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

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Fujitsu Planetarium, De Anza College

http://www.deanza.edu/planetarium

Fujitsu Planetarium - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: $9 $2  Parking (Coins/dollars only)

408-864-5791

http://www.planetarium.deanza.edu/saturday.html

Start Time(s): 10pm

A fantastic display of laser light images accompanies selections from Pink Floyd's classic album Songs include Speak to Me, Breathe, On the Run, Time, The Great Gig in the Sky, Money, Us and Them, Any Colour You Like, Brain Damage, and Eclipse]]>

Celtic and American Valentine with Doris Williams - Dinner Music Show

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Angelica's Bistro

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/calendar.htm

Angelica's Bistro - 863 Main Street Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $10-$14 Plus dinner or two item minimum Table reservations required

650-365-3226

info@angelicasbistro.com

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/ticket_portal.htm

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

Doris Williams sings with Caroline Garbarino on vocals, drums, guitar, and Ken Brown, jazz guitarist They will be performing some of the most beloved and tender love songs from Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and America, along with originals by Doris Williams]]>

The Women of Soul Review - Dinner Music Show

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Angelica's Bistro

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/calendar.htm

Angelica's Bistro - 863 Main Street Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $20-$25 Plus dinner or two item minimum Table reservations required

650-365-3226

info@angelicasbistro.com

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/ticket_portal.htm

Start Time(s): Show: 8:30pm Dinner seating begins: 7pm

Women of Soul Review is the brainchild of Bay Area vocalist Stacy Carter to pay homage to three of her favorite female soul singers: Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, and Aretha Franklin With the help of Claire Mack--former Mayor of San Mateo, creator of KCSM's Jazz on the Hill, and author--Women of Soul of has played to sold out audiences! You will take a trip down memory lane and remember where you were when these songs came out The show is exciting, entertaining, and funny Souled Out, The Band, is comprised of some of the most soulful and tight players in the Bay Area Once you experience this show, you will want to see it again and again]]>

Tempest - Folk Rock

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Club Fox - 2209 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $18 $16 in advance Ages 21+

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 8pm 7pm  Doors

Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy folk rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences, and other world music elements The last 22 years have seen the Bay Area-based act release twelve critically acclaimed CDs and play more than 2,000 gigs It's also enjoyed an evolving line-up that's enabled its musicianship and creativity to rise with each new member--something highlighted by the group's current roster]]>

An Evening with Spencer Day - Carriage House Theatre Performing Arts Series

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

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Montalvo Arts Center

http://montalvoarts.org

Montalvo Arts Center - 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $130 dinner/concert package $35-$40 concert only

408-961-5858

http://www.montalvoarts.org

Start Time(s): 5:30pm Dinner 8pm Concert  

Vocalist-songwriter-pianist Spencer Day brought down the house when he last performed at the Carriage House Theatre in February 2011 His voice inspires comparisons to that of Harry Connick Jr and his compositions to those of Cole Porter, Paul Simon and Rufus Wainwright His latest release, Vagabond, demonstrates Day’s eclectic taste and remarkable ear for music]]>

Le Jazz Hot - Concert

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

City of Sunnyvale - Community Services Department

http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/CommunityServices/Arts/EveningsofCulturalArts/LeJazzHot.aspx

Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre - 550 E Remington Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94087

Admission: $28 general $22 students and seniors

408-733-6611

boxoffice@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us

https://recreationclasses.insunnyvale.org/scripts/wsrtlive.wsc/wbps0210.html?wbsi=lEkjkjTpsjcjnjCM

Start Time(s): 8pm  

Le Jazz Hot, the quartet version of internationally recognized Le Hot Club of San Francisco, will perform a Valentine’s weekend concert of Django Reinhart-style Gypsy jazz Band leader Paul Mehling grew up locally in Santa Clara, but worked as a street musician in Paris learning techniques from real Gypsies before returning to the Bay Area to launch a revival of jazz manouche with his group Patterned after Reinhart’s famed Hot Club de France, the group’s style recalls the distinctive style of music popular in Paris from the 1930s-1950s Le Jazz Hot features champion fiddler and Turtle Island Quartet veteran Evan Price, versatile New Orleans horn player Clint Baker and native French singer and guitarist Isabelle Fontaine]]>

Paul Posnak - Classical and Jazz Piano

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Smith Center Presents

http://www.ohlone.edu/org/smithcenter/calendar.html

Smith Center - Ohlone College - 43600 Mission Boulevard Fremont CA 94539-0390

Admission: $18-$20

510-659-6031

boxoffice@ohlone.edu

http://www.ohlone.edu/org/smithcenter/20112012/paulposnak.html

Start Time(s): 8pm

Posnak's distinguished career as a concert pianist and recording artist in both classical and jazz has brought him international recognition He earned a doctoral degree from the Julliard School and won the Loeb prize, Julliard's highest award He has toured with some of the world's leading performers, such as Luciano Pavarotti, and perfromed in some of the finest venues]]>

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!]]>

Tiptoe Through the Tubas - Concert

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

San Jose Wind Symphony

http://sjws.org

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

Admission: $5 students $15 seniors $20 general

408-927-SJWS

turnage@sjws.org

http://a3.acteva.com/orderbooking/bookEvent/A312916

Start Time(s): 3pm-5pm

The San Jose Wind Symphony, with tuba virtuoso Marty Erickson, will present "Tiptoe Through the Tubas", music celebrating the most sublime--and subsonic--of the brass instruments, including Wilhelm's Concertino for Tuba, Rossini's Largo al Factotum and the Canadian Brass's Tuba Tiger Rag]]>

Stephen Salters and the Lark Quartet - A Jess Shenson Recital Series

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

Stanford University Department of Music

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

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

Admission: $5-$10

650-725-2787

ticketorders@stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 2:30pm

Baritone Stephen Salters and the Lark Quartet present an all-American program, including a world premiere by Pulitzer-Prize winning composer William Bolcom Bolcom was the first conferee of a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Stanford University]]>

Ives Quartet Winter Concert (San Jose)

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

Ives Quartet

http://www.ivesquartet.org

Le Petit Trianon - 72 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: $15-$25 Free for kids 12 and under Discount for 3-concert subscription

650-224-7849

plivesquartet80@gmail.com

http://www.ivesquartet.org

Start Time(s): 7pm  

Tonight's progrm includes Haydn's String Quartet in F-sharp Minor, Op 50 No 4, Quincy Porter's String Quartet No 6, and Tchaikovsky's String Sextet in D Minor, Op 70, “Souvenir of Florence” Guest musicians include violinst Anna Kruger and cellist Tanya Tomkins  ]]>

Kronos Quartet and the Alim Qasimov Ensemble

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

Stanford Lively Arts

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Dinkelspiel Auditorium - Stanford University - 471 Lagunita Drive Stanford CA 94305

Admission: $44-$50

650-725-ARTS (2787)

livelyarts@stanford.edu

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 7pm

Renowned for finding musical common ground across a seemingly limitless expanse of cultures and traditions, Grammy-winners and Lively Arts favorites, Kronos Quartet return for a solo set and a joint performance with Azerbaijan’s revered Alim Qasimov Ensemble—a magically cohesive partnership heard on Kronos’ recent albums Floodplain (2009) and Rainbow (2010) A member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble and winner of the prestigious IMC-UNESCO International Music Prize, Qasimov is one of the greatest living masters of mugham, a classical Azerbaijani vocal tradition Kronos founder/violinist David Harrington said he was “magnetized” upon first hearing Qasimov sing, adding, “His voice drew me so close that it has become part of my own inner singing” The program will be: Jahangirov, J: Köhlen Atim; Rustamov, S: Getme, Getme; and additional works This concert is generously supported by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and by the Sohaib and Sara Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies at Stanford University]]>

Eddie Palmieri and the Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet - Piano Masters Series

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

Montalvo Arts Center

http://montalvoarts.org

Montalvo Arts Center - 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $32-$60

408-961-5858

http://www.montalvoarts.org

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

A nine-time Grammy winner, Eddie Palmieri is known for his distinctive blend of jazz piano and instrumental solos with Latin rhythms Referred to as the “Sun of Latin music,” Palmieri’s mark on the history of Latin music goes unquestioned Brian Lynch is a Grammy-winning, New York-based jazz trumpeter, who’s collaborated with jazz artists such as Benny Golson, Toshiko Akiyoshi, and Charles McPherson; Latin music icons as diverse as Hector LaVoe and Lila Downs; and pop stars such as Prince]]>

Winds of France - Concert

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

Music@Menlo

http://www.musicatmenlo.org/festival/10-11-Winter-Series

Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center - 555 Middlefield Road Atherton CA 94207

Admission: $50/$45 adult; $25/$20 student Three-concert package tickets (Winter Series): $140/$125 adult; $65/$50 student

650-331-0202

http://www.musicatmenlo.org/festival/10-11-Winter-Series

Start Time(s): 4pm

In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, France became the compositional epicenter of chamber music written for wind instruments The timbrally colorful combination of the instruments proved irresistible for many of France's most compelling musical voices Join pianist Alessio Bax and virtuosic wind players from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center -- Tara Helen O'Connor, flute; Stephen Taylor, oboe; David Shifrin, clarinet; Peter Kolkay, bassoon; and Radovan Vlatkovi?, horn -- as they explore this ravishing, and rarely heard, repertoire The program includes Maurice Emmanuel's Sonata for Flute, Clarinet, and Piano, op 11; Jean Françaix's Wind Quintet; Francis Poulenc's Sextet for Piano, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Horn; and other works]]>

The Zodiac Trio - Chamber Music

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society

http://www.bachddsoc.org

Douglas Beach House - 311 Mirada Road Half Moon Bay CA

Admission: $35

65-726-4143

info@bachddsoc.org

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/198970

Start Time(s): 4:30pm

The Paris-based ensemble is quickly becoming an international sensation by offering definitive performances with effervescent style and enthusiasm, bringing the clarinet-violin-piano instrumentation to the foreground of the chamber music scene with a "rare musical intensity", "impeccable technique" and "infectious enjoyment of the music" ( - New York Concert Review )  ]]>

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]]>

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]]>

Kaye Bohler Valentine's Day Show - A Tribute to the Music of Etta James

02-14-2012 - 02-14-2012

2

Theatre on San Pedro Square

http://www.kayebohler.com/

Theatre on San Pedro Square - 29 N San Pedro Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: $20

info@kayebohler.com

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/223187

Start Time(s): 8pm

Kaye Bohler will perform a special Valentine's Day celebration of the music of Etta James, featuring Etta’s trumpet player of fifteen years, Tommy Poole Kaye explains, "On January 20th, I lost the greatest teacher of my life: Etta James There aren't enough words for me to express the gratitude I feel toward this great Singer Her big voice, huge ears, and her edgy authentic style left me awestruck from the moment I first heard her sing Sunday Kind of Love 25 years ago "If it hadn't been for Etta, I would never have found the Blues and become the blues singer I am today Many, many tears along with the deepest love and gratitude ever go out to Etta in heaven! "I've decided to dedicate a Valentine's Day Show to honor the music of the great Etta James It seems only fitting, given the deep love I feel for this woman as an Artist "I know no better way to honor her then to help make her music live on and on!"]]>

Incurably Romantic - Pianist and Vocalist Nancy Gilliland in Concert

02-14-2012 - 02-14-2012

2

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Club Fox - 2209 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $20 $18 in advance Ages 21+

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

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

Join pianist/vocalist Nancy Gilliland for a cozy evening of romantic music with your special Valentine With a repertoire of over 1,500 tunes, Nancy interprets the Great American Songbook with emotion and sensitivity She enjoys sharing her knowledge of these composers and the stories surrounding these songs with her audiences From Gershwin to Porter, Kern to Berlin, the Beatles to Jobim, Nancy breathes new life into the songs everyone grew up with]]>

Valentines Tango Night with Tangonero Trio Band - Music and Dance Dinner Show

02-14-2012 - 02-14-2012

2

Angelica's Bistro

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/calendar.htm

Angelica's Bistro - 863 Main Street Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $15-$20 Plus dinner or two item minimum Table reservations required

650-365-3226

info@angelicasbistro.com

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/ticket_portal.htm

Start Time(s): Show: 7:30pm Dinner seating begins: 7pm

This special  Valentine's evening performance features The Tango Bravo Dancing Trio--Luciana Farias, Michael Feeney, and Sophia in Sapphire--with Tangonero Trio Band Tangonero is a new Argentine Tango band based in San Francisco They specialize in classic tango--a genre that fuses intense passion with quiet tenderness, alternating sharp percussive rhythms with slow nostalgic melodies It squeezes your heart to tears and then sets your feet to dancing]]>

TAO - The Martial Art of Drumming

02-14-2012 - 02-14-2012

2

Stanford Lively Arts

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Memorial Auditorium - Stanford University - 551 Serra Mall Stanford CA 94305

Admission: $28-$68

650-725-ARTS (2787)

livelyarts@stanford.edu

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 8pm

Veritable “rock stars” of taiko (Japanese for “drum”), the twenty virtuoso members of TAO make breathtaking use of their disciplined, athletic conditioning Imagine a twelve-mile run followed by four hours of non-stop drumming: all in a day’s work for TAO at its rural compound on the island of Kyushu But the secret ingredient that has earned TAO its reputation as one of the world’s top taiko companies is its dynamic, modern take on traditional Japanese drumming, which includes anime, martial arts, newly composed music, and blazing choreography This event is generously supported by Dr Morton Grosser, Adam Grosser, and Sher Amos Grosser]]>

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]]>

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]]>

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]]>

Lyrics Born - Funk and Hip Hop

02-16-2012 - 02-16-2012

4

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Club Fox - 2209 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $20 Ages 21+

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 9pm 8pm  Doors

With palpable energy, Lyrics Born delivers his own unique style of infectious Hip Hop beats, deep groove, and glassy rhymes This is "Funk for the Future" To define this Bay Area-native's positive and eclectic sound is impossible, but the overall experience is unequivocally fun Fresh from 2011's As U Were Tour and an amazing run of early 2012 shows in Australia, Lyrics Born is poised to release his newest mixtape: Variety Show Season 5: On The Floor It features 2-step and boogie mash-ups and remixes of Lyrics Born tracks spanning his entire catalog]]>

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]]>

Fred Eaglesmith - Alternative Country Singer-Songwriter

02-17-2012 - 02-17-2012

5

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Club Fox - 2209 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $20 $18 in advance Ages 21+

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 9pm 8pm  Doors

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and bandleader Fred Eaglesmith is a genuine iconoclast and true original It's the natural result of following the cue of his musical career and now 19 albums with the January 2012 release of 6 Volts The result is one of the most fascinating and musically rewarding careers in contemporary music As he has doggedly gone his own way as an independent musical artist, Eaglesmith has also enjoyed such high profile rewards in recent years as having his songs covered by country superstars Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, and Miranda Lambert, among many other accomplishments]]>

Live Music by Conversions, Noys Annoise, Stories in Braille

02-17-2012 - 02-17-2012

5

SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery

SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery - 577 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $1000 at the door

408-971-8929

Start Time(s): 7pm-11pm

Four bands courtesy of PinUp Productions Conversions Noys Annoise Stories in Braille TBA $10 at the door]]>

Fiesta Flamenca - Music and Dance Dinner Show

02-17-2012 - 02-17-2012

5

Angelica's Bistro

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/entertainment.htm

Angelica's Bistro - 863 Main Street Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $20-$25 Plus dinner or 2 item minimum Table reservations required

650-365-3226

info@angelicasbistro.com

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/ticket_portal.htm

Start Time(s): Show: 8:30pm-10:30pm Dinner seating begins: 7pm

This evening of passion and fire features Emmy Award-winning dancer Yaelisa and the fabulous dancers, singers and musicians of Caminos Flamencos Caminos Flamencos was founded by Emmy Award-winning dancer and choreographer Yaelisa The mission of Caminos Flamencos is to create and present contemporary, traditional and theatrical dance programs showcasing artists from Spain and the US, which reflect the changing face of flamenco in the 21st century Their programs seek to preserve the legacy of Spain's rich artistic heritage, and bring them to people of all backgrounds, enriching the lives of people with Spanish and Hispanic ancestry, and of the community at large]]>

Mesopotamian Night 2012 Concert

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Assyrian Aid Society of America

http://www.mountainview.gov/mvcpa/feb12.html

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts - 500 Castro Street Mountain View CA 94041

Admission: $50-$150

650-903-6000

performingarts@mvcpa.com

http://www.mountainview.gov/mvcpa/feb12.html

Start Time(s): 7pm

Mesopotamian Night 2012 concert celebrates Assyrian music, songs, and folklore dances The performances include the musical Malek Rama and the songs of Vania David and Misha Ashoorian The proceeds from this event goes to educational and humanitarian projects of the Assyrian Aid Society of America]]>

Stanislav Yovanovitch - Classical Pianist

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Trinity Cathedral

http://www.voyagerlegends.com

Trinity Cathedral - 81 N 2nd Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: Ticket donations at the door

408-293-7953

trinicat@pacbell.net

Start Time(s): 7pm

Only San Francisco Bay Area appearance of celebrated virtuoso pianist Stanislav Yovanovitch in the first American performance of the Liszt Sonata (1853) in recently discovered new version Program includes Chopin Nocturnes and Heroic Polonaise Benefit for Trinity Cathedral Free parking opposite the Cathedral]]>

Valentine Concert - Golden Gate Radio Orchestra

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Golden Gate Radio Orchestra

http://www.radiorch.org

Crystal Springs United Methodist Church - 2145 Bunker Hill Drive San Mateo CA 94402

Admission: $15

650-871-7464

Start Time(s): 3pm  

"Isn't It Romantic" Valentine Concert The best music from yesterday with songs like "It's De Lovely, "It Had to Be You" Vocals and instrumentals Refreshments at intermission]]>

Die Fledermaus - Comic Opera by Johann Strauss Jr

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Mission City Opera

http://www.missioncityopera.org

Mission City Center for Performing Arts - 3250 Monroe Street Santa Clara CA 95051

Admission: $15-$35

408-248-2789

http://www.missioncityopera.org

Start Time(s): 8pm-11pm

Die Fledermaus, the beloved comic opera (sung in English), is filled with familiar songs by Johann Strauss, Jr Hilarious comedy situations ensue at a party when a man romances a woman who turns out to be his wife in disguise This concert version for full orchestra is conducted by well-known Bay Area conductor, Michael Taylor; Artistic Director is Sharon Kaye Top Bay Area singers will be performing, including Diane Squires, Sharon Maxwell-Yamamoto, Mike Denoyers, Pedro Rodelas, Daniel Galpin, Andrew Chung, David Wright, Kindra Scharich, and Melody Caspari]]>

Lil' Rev and Evo Bluestein Protectors of Old Songs and Stories - Folk

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Fiddling Cricket

http://www.fiddlingcricket.com/concertdetails.htm

Mission City Coffee Roasting - Santa Clara - 2221 The Alameda Santa Clara CA 95050

Admission: $20-$22

831-475-4938

brundle@attglobal.net

Start Time(s): 8pm

Lil' Rev is an award winning musician, songwriter, and story teller from Milwaukee who performs on ukulele, banjo, harmonica, mandolin, and guitar He was voted Wisconsin's #1 folk singer in 2004, was National Blues Harmonica Champion in 1996, and has been described as "The Jewish Pete Seeger" He presents an eclectic array of both original and roots oriented music, from Yiddish and American Folk, to Tin Pan Alley and the blues Fiddling, singing, clogging--all performed at the same time! A banjo concert, autoharp par excellence, and a repertoire of American folk songs which are fresh and authentic, multi-instrumentalist and singer Evo Bluestein brings to his music a rich legacy of American folk tradition plus original compositions One of the most accomplished Appalachian-style autoharpists, Bluestein is also well-known as a performer and teacher of oldtime fiddle, button accordion, guitar, and banjo His repertoire includes songs derived from Appalachian, Cajun, zydeco, blues, and other styles of music]]>

Music of 17th Century Spain - JungHae Kim and Kevin Cooper

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Live At Mission Blue

http://www.liveatmissionblue.com/JungHae_Kim.html

Mission Blue Center - 475 Mission Blue Drive Brisbane CA 94005

Admission: $15-$20

info@liveatmissionblue.com

http://www.liveatmissionblue.com/Buy_Tickets.html

Start Time(s): 7:30pm  Pre-concert talk 8pm  Concert

JungHae Kim and Kevin Cooper come together to present the music of 17th century Spain Music for the evening will include works by Gaspar Sanz, Francisco Guerau, Santiago De Murcia, Antonio Soler, and Domenico Scarlatti]]>

1989 - Indie, Alternative

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

9Lives

http://www.ninelivesclub.com/Event_Calendar.html

9Lives - 7430 Monterey Street Gilroy CA 95020

Admission: $10 cover Ages 21+

408-337-1799

4info@ninelivesclub.com

http://www.ticketfly.com/venue/867

Start Time(s): 9pm 8pm  Doors

Join 9Lives for an evening of indie and alternative music This concert features 1989 with The Relief, Fairgrounds, and Oh My Land]]>

Red Wine - Bluegrass Concert

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Redwood Bluegrass Associates

http://www.rba.org/index.html

First Presbyterian Church - Mountain View - 1667 Miramonte Avenue Mountain View CA 94040

Admission: $20 Discount for advance purchase Half-price for kids 13-18 Free for kids 12 and under with paying adult

650-691-9982

http://www.rba.org/tickets.html

Start Time(s): 8pm  Concert 7pm  Doors open 5pm Jamming starts

Red Wine is the premier bluegrass band in Europe Based in Genoa, Italy, they were co-founded by Silvio Ferretti and Beppe Gambetta in 1978 Martino Coppo, who had started another bluegrass band, Green Cellar Society, at the same time, joined Red Wine in 1981 Red Wine has played throughout Europe and North America, including several appearances at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, as well as the Station Inn, the Poppy Mountain Festival, and top festivals throughout Europe They have collaborated with many notable bluegrassers, and their most recent CD is all bluegrass, mixing traditional, contemporary, country, and Italian Martino Coppo and Silvio Ferretti also played for years in the international band Freewheelin', and both contribute to Italian and American music magazines, do workshops and play studio sessions, and are recognized as masters of their instruments and bluegrass singing Red Wine has become an intergenerational band, with Martino and Silvio now joined by the hard-driving bass of Lucas Bellotti--who's also an excellent harmony singer--and the dazzling guitarist Marco Ferretti, Silvio's son and the band member with the most hair]]>

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]]>

Rin Tin Tiger, Cartoon Bar Fight, Color Scout, Endoxi - Big Rock Show

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery

http://www.artboutiki.com/events-shows/

SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery - 577 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $1000 at the door

408-971-8929

Start Time(s): 7:00pm-10:00pm

Art Boutiki presents an evening of live music featuring Cartoon Bar Fight Endoxi Rin Tin Tiger Color Scout Doors open at 7:00 $10 at the door]]>

Tony Orlando

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Fox Theatre - 2215 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $35-$5250

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 7:30pm 6:30pm  Doors

No entertainer can move and excite an audience like Tony Orlando One of America's most endearing and enduring stars, Tony recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of his recording of Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Ole Oak Tree Tony brings to the stage a warmth and exhilarating energy that electrifies an audience From million-selling records with five number one hits, a popular television variety series, movies and Broadway--Barnum and Smokey Joe's Cafe--Tony Orlando has conquered every facet of show business]]>

Purple Haze and Kevin Russell's Cream of Clapton - Rock Tributes

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Club Fox - 2209 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $12 Ages 21+

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 8pm 7pm Doors

Purple Haze is lead by guitarist Ralph Woodson who has studied his idol to the point of being able to play the guitar behind his back, and with his teeth Ralph's a Hendrix authority, and it's obvious when you see him perform Purple Haze has gained a steady following in the Bay Area and knock people out wherever they go Ralph's showmanship and command of the Hendrix material is second to none Kevin Russell is a recording artist, songwriter, singer, and guitarist extrodinare! Kevin has toured for many years performing his own material Now Kevin is paying homage to Eric Clapton's great songbook Spanning 60s-90s: "The Hits, Blues & Cream" Kevin is spellbinding as he brings to life these wondferful songs]]>

Gold Medal Winner (Piano) of Tchaikovsky Competition - Concert

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Montalvo Arts Center

http://www.montalvoarts.org

Montalvo Arts Center - 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $32-$60

408-961-5858

http://www.montalvoarts.org

Start Time(s): 8pm

Held every five years, the highly acclaimed International Tchaikovsky Competition has been regarded as one of the major events in the global music community for more than fifty years The gold medal winner of the piano section, picked from 122 competing musicians from twenty-five countries, will perform for an exclusive engagement at Montalvo one night only]]>

An Evening in Roma with Naresh Michael

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Pleasanton Civic Arts

http://www.firehousearts.org/events/events-list

Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Avenue Pleasanton CA 94566

Admission: $12-$25

925-931-4848

http://www.firehousearts.org/events/events-list

Start Time(s): 8pm

Come to Firehouse Arts for an evening of international music and song performed by celebrated musician and singer Naresh Michael Called "The Andrea Bocelli of Tango," he sings a romantic international style of music inspired by music legends Mario Lanza and Placido Domingo combined with the modern flavor of Josh Groban and Michael Buble From Bocelli’s smash hit Con Te Partiro ("Time to Say Goodbye") to Dean Martin’s An Evening in Roma, Naresh’s show is sophisticated and uplifting and, like the Tango itself, sexy and fun!  ]]>

San Jose Taiko Public Workshop

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

San Jose Taiko

http://taiko.org/public-workshops-japanese-drumming-bay-area-san-jose-san-francisco/

Admission: $50/person

408-293-9344

yurika@taiko.org

http://taiko.org/public-workshops-japanese-drumming-bay-area-san-jose-san-francisco/

Start Time(s): 10am-1pm

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

Orchestra Concert - Palo Alto Philharmonic Association

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Palo Alto Philharmonic Association

http://www.paphil.org/concerts.php

Cubberley Community Center Theatre - 4000 Middlefield Road Palo Alto CA 94303

Admission: General Admission: $20 Senior Admission: $17 Student Admission: $10

408-395-2911

info@paphil.org

http://www.paphil.org/orch3.php

Start Time(s): 8pm 7:30pm  Pre-concert talk

The Philharmonic features clarinetist Michael Corner performing Mozart’s famous Clarinet Concerto in A major The concert also includes Richard Strauss‘s Death and Transfiguration, Berlioz‘s Roman Carnival Overture and Stravinsky‘s Suite No2 for Small Orchestra]]>

The Pink Floyd Concert Experience

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Montgomery Theater

http://www.sjtix.com/2011/10/19/the-ultimate-pink-floyd-tribute/

Montgomery Theater - 271 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $31-$46

408-792-4111

http://www.sjtix.com/2011/10/19/the-ultimate-pink-floyd-tribute/

Start Time(s): 8pm

The Bay Area's House of Floyd performs the music of Pink Floyd in this concert event They have gained a strong following for their unique ability to enthuse both the hard-core fans of the early, adventurous Floyd and those who enjoy the songs and soundscapes that later brought them widespread appeal They capture the essence of each of the various Pink Floyd eras from the formative Syd Barrett days, through the 70's and the final post-Waters era In the Pink Floyd tradition, a House of Floyd concert incorporates sound effects, moving lights, lasers, and video projection--including many of the original, legendary backing films used by Pink Floyd The set lists on any given night might be from an actual Pink Floyd concert, or a custom House of Floyd mix, but these shows always include rarely heard live arrangements used by Pink Floyd in concert as well as the occasional obscure pieces that never made it to vinyl and were heretofore unknown to all but the serious collectors House of Floyd affords the opportunity for those who never saw Pink Floyd to understand what made those shows so extraordinary Those who were fortunate enough to have seen Pink Floyd in concert, get the chance to experience it again, albeit by a pretty exciting "surrogate band" You may even see a giant inflatable pig!]]>

A Soulful Sunday with Vicious Groove

02-19-2012 - 02-19-2012

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Club Fox - 2209 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $13 $10 in advance Ages 21+

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 8pm 7pm Doors

An infectious hybrid vibe mixing old school R&B, funk, jazz, and hip hop All of the members have performed with top named artists in the music industry including but not limited to: Anita Ward, Roger/Zapp, Heatwave, George Clinton, Denise Williams, Jon Gibson, DOC, Rick James, Mannie Fresh, Bill Summers, Herbie Hancock, Hubert Laws, Faith No More, Will Kennedy (Yellowjackets), Boo-Yaa Tribe, Albert Collins, Kid Frost, DJ Quik, Hammer, Smashmouth, Albert Collins, Lakeside, Kung-Fu Vampire, The Drifters, John Lee Hooker Jr, and Deacon Jones]]>

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]]>

Rockin' the Rack Against Cancer - Country Music Benefit Concert

02-19-2012 - 02-19-2012

The Saddle Rack

http://www.thesaddlerack.com/calendar

The Saddle Rack - 42011 Boscell Road Fremont CA 94538

Admission: $20 Ages 21+

510-979-0477

http://www.thesaddlerack.com/pages/store.php

Start Time(s): 5:30pm  Concert 4pm  Doors

Join the fun for the Relay For Life Rockin' The Rack Against Cancer Concert Five live bands will be performing: Tennessee River Band, Old School Rock-N-Roll, Chrome Deluxe, California Blues Machine, and Cornerstone House Band Along with all this music, there will be an auction All ticket sales go directly to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life  ]]>

Classical Music Greats for Children with Pianist Frank Levy

02-19-2012 - 02-19-2012

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: $10-$18

650-223-8692

icc@paloaltojcc.org

http://www.paloaltojcc.org/events/2012/02/19/cultural-arts/classical-music-greats-for-children-with-pianist-frank-l-vy/

Start Time(s): 11am

Bring your kids along to enjoy magical musical memories of childhood by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Schumann, and Debussy This fun concert is filled with delightful anecdotes and explores the theme of childhood through the work of genius composers This event will be held in the Schultz Cultural Arts Hall of the Community Center]]>

Chucho Valdes and The Afro-Cuban Messengers

02-19-2012 - 02-19-2012

Stanford Lively Arts

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Dinkelspiel Auditorium - Stanford University - 471 Lagunita Drive Stanford CA 94305

Admission: $38-$42

650-725-ARTS (2787)

livelyarts@stanford.edu

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 7pm

To experience Jesús “Chucho” Valdés in concert is to enjoy an audience with a whirlwind, as some of the most virtuosic piano playing in jazz history meets an ever-surprising array of rhythms, tempi, and global influences—Afro-Cuban, hard bop, European classical, and more The founder of the legendary Cuban jazz ensemble Irakere, Valdés won a 2011 Grammy for his CD with his new Afro-Cuban Messengers, Chucho’s Steps, which All About Jazz called “a force of nature whose vigor bursts out of the speakers and sweeps everything away before it” This concert generously supported by Fred and Stephanie Harman and by KCSM Jazz 91 Part of the Koret Jazz Project]]>

Big Time Rush - Concert Tour

02-19-2012 - 02-19-2012

Live Nation

http://www.union.sjsu.edu/ec/Event_Center_Arena/event_center_arena.html

San Jose State Event Center Arena - 290 S 7th Street San Jose CA 95192-0201

Admission: $2950-$4950

800-745-3000

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004676ACAB4941?artistid=1411317&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=5

Start Time(s): 7pm

One of Nickelodeon’s hottest bands, Big Time Rush, comes to the Event Center on their first tour ever  Their television show is about four best friends from Minnesota who move to LA to become the newest pop sensation  Join Logan, James, Carlos, and Kendall as they bring their hit songs live to the stage]]>

Faust - Opera on Film

02-19-2012 - 02-21-2012

2

Camera Cinemas

http://www.cameracinemas.com/operas.shtml

Camera 3 - 288 S 2nd Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $17

408-786-7323

cameracinema@aol.com

http://www.cameracinemas.com/operas.shtml

Start Time(s): Sun: 12pm Tues: 7:30pm

Gounod's Faust was the most successful opera of its time, reaching Covent Garden in 1863, four years after its Parisian premiere, and quickly becoming a favorite of Victorian audiences In 2004 Faust returned to The Royal Opera's repertory with a flourish: David McVicar's brilliantly theatrical production, played out in the Paris of the Second Empire, has given its familiar melodies, grand ensembles and epic central struggle between good and evil a new lease of life The downfall of Faust, the philosopher tempted by the demon Mephistopheles, and the terrible consequences of his tainted love of the innocent Marguerite and her brother Valentin are charted with insight and theatrical bravura With its devilish presentation of the Cabaret L'Enfer, where Gounod's famous Waltz brings the second act to an eye-catching climax, this production reclaims Faust for the 21st century]]>

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)]]>

Gigantour Featuring Megadeth

02-23-2012 - 02-23-2012

4

Live Nation

http://www.union.sjsu.edu/ec/Event_Center_Arena/event_center_arena.html

San Jose State Event Center Arena - 290 S 7th Street San Jose CA 95192-0201

Admission: $3950

800-745-3000

http://www.union.sjsu.edu/ec/Event_Center_Arena/event_center_arena.html

Start Time(s): 6:30pm

Gigantour makes its highly anticipated return for the first time since 2008 Tour performances feature metal heavyweights Megadeth, Motorhead, Volbeat, and Lacuna Coil]]>

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  ]]>

Two-Tone Steiny featuring Kid Andersen

02-23-2012 - 02-23-2012

4

San Jose Jazz

http://sanjosejazz.org/en/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2012/02/23/231/-/two-tone-steiny-featuring-kid-andersen.html

Poor House Bistro - 91 S Autumn Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: No cover

Start Time(s): 6pm

Enjoy great Blues, courtesy of San Jose Jazz and the Poor House Bistro Mention San Jose Jazz to your bartender or server, and a portion of your purchase will go to support our education programs Thank you! Mark "Two-Tone Steiny" Steinmetz wails his love for the Blues on his trademark harmonica This versatile harpist, vocalist, and song-writer is influenced by both his West Coast and Chicago Blues roots Steiny has recorded and played alongside greats Rick Estrin (who made an appearance at the 2011 Summer Fest), the Butch Cousins, and the late Red Archibald He recently won the Sacramento Blues Society's International Blues Challenge and is currently nominated for a Sacramento "Sammie" in the Country/Blues category Two-Tone Steiny will be joined by Kid Andersen, a staple guitarist whose style has been likened to Buddy Guy and BB King He strums riffs with intense vibrato and fluency, sifting through strings like a breeze through chimes Andersen found his first big break at Muddy Waters Blues Club in Ohio before he moved to the West Coast His solo release Rock Awhile debuted in 2003 This Norwegian native entertains audiences in both the US and in Norway with his high-energy performances]]>

Los Lonely Boys

02-24-2012 - 02-24-2012

5

City of Campbell

http://www.cityofcampbell.com/heritagetheatre/events.htm

Heritage Theatre - 1 W Campbell Avenue Campbell CA 95008

Admission: $41-$51

408-866-2700

BoxOffice@cityofcampbell.com

http://www.cityofcampbell.com/heritagetheatre/events.htm

Start Time(s): 8pm

Los Lonely Boys has proven themselves one of the most stunning success stories of the last decade They debuted in 2003 with "Heaven," a single hit that instantly went multi-chart gold, sold millions of albums, won a Grammy, and racked up reams of critical acclaims Other Grammy nominations have followed for "More Than Love" and "Onda" These are only a few of the accomplishments of this Texican rock 'n roll trio of brothers]]>

Big Rock Show with PK and Twin Atlantic

02-24-2012 - 02-24-2012

5

SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery

http://www.artboutiki.com

SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery - 577 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $1000 at the Door

408-971-8929

Start Time(s): 7pm-11pm  

Live music featuring bands: PK Twin Atlantic And others $1000 at the door Doors open at 7:00pm  ]]>

Journey Unauthorized

02-24-2012 - 02-24-2012

5

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Club Fox - 2209 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $15-$18 21+

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 8pm 7pm  Doors

This band recreates the sound of Journey from the 1980's Songs in their repertoire include Lights, Separate Ways, Who's Cryin' Now, Anytime, and Feeling That Way They deliver a high-energy show that includes mega-hits like Open Arms, Don't Stop Believin', Faithfully, Any Way You Want It, and many more It promises to be one of the most authentic recreations of the 1980's Journey you'll ever see and hear!]]>

Uptown, Downtown, Motown Madness with Top Shelf - Music and Dance Dinner Show

02-24-2012 - 02-24-2012

5

Angelica's Bistro

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/calendar.htm

Angelica's Bistro - 863 Main Street Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $20-$25 Plus dinner or two item minimum Table reservations required

650-365-3226

info@angelicasbistro.com

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/ticket_portal.htm

Start Time(s): Show: 8:30pm-10:30pm Dinner seating begins: 7pm

Top Shelf brings you a spectacular tribute to Old School, Doo-Wop and Classic Soul favorites as well their signature dinner show: Uptown, Downtown, Motown Madness--a captivating Doo-Wop, Motown, Classic Soul Musical Straying from a typical musical revue, Motown Madness takes you on a narrated journey from the early days of Doo-Wop and Motown to the Classic Soul sounds of the 80s Filled with theatrics, dancing, and singing, the room is transformed into a staged, choreographed production In this show, Top Shelf will perform a mini-version of their signature dinner show leading into an interactive set of dancing!]]>

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]]>

Music of War and Peace Dona Nobis Pacem

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Symphony Silicon Valley

http://www.symphonysiliconvalley.org/concerts.php?pagecontID=203&showfeature=115

First United Methodist Church - Palo Alto - 625 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto CA 94301

Admission: $24

408-286-2600, Ext 2

http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/888754

Start Time(s): 8pm

Music of War And Peace Presented by the 80-voice Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale and 22 members of the Symphony Orchestra Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale invites you to experience the compelling power and eloquence of poetry through music: the wrenching agonies of war and aching pleas for peace, the sweetness and intimacy of triumphant spiritual love, and the pastoral pensiveness of the beloved American poet Robert Frost In Dona Nobis Pacem and Five Mystical Songs, and in Frostiana: Seven Country Songs, compositions by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Randall Thompson bring alive and intensify the meaning in the verses Please join us for an evening of beautiful poetry by Robert Frost and George Herbert set to beautiful music!]]>

Ernani - The Met, Live in HD (Redwood City)

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

NCM Fathom

http://www.fathomevents.com/upcoming/

Admission: $16-$24

650-701-1341

http://www.fandango.com/century20downtownredwoodcityandxd_aaubf/theaterpage

Start Time(s): 9:55am

NCM Fathom presents the sixth season of the Metropolitan Opera’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series The Met: Live in HD in movie theaters nationwide This broadcast will be presented live for only one day in select movie theaters Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi’s thrilling early gem Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast]]>

Ernani - The Met, Live in HD (San Mateo)

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

NCM Fathom

http://www.fathomevents.com/upcoming/

Admission: $16-$24

650-558-0512

http://www.fandango.com/century12downtownsanmateo_aaqsg/theaterpage

Start Time(s): 9:55am

NCM Fathom presents the sixth season of the Metropolitan Opera’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series The Met: Live in HD in movie theaters nationwide This broadcast will be presented live for only one day in select movie theaters   Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi’s thrilling early gem Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast  ]]>

For Love - Benefit Choir Concert

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Rainbow Women's Chorus

http://www.rainbowwomen.org

Campbell United Methodist Church - 1675 Winchester Boulevard Campbell CA 95008

Admission: $20

408-603-9367

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Rainbow Women's Chorus will share the stage with five other local like-minded choruses in a benefit for Next Door Battered Women's Shelter Participating choirs include Orchard City Community Chorus, Silicon Valley Gay Men's Chorus, Joyful Noise Gospel Singers, Mission Valley Chorus, and Ladyesong The concert is sponsored by the San Jose Peace Chorale]]>

San Jose Jazz 25th Anniversary Fundraiser Past, Present & Future

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

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San Jose Jazz

http://sanjosejazz.org/en/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2012/02/25/235/-/25th-anniversary-fundraiser-past-present-a-future.html

Admission: Reservations: Jazz Fan $150 per person; $1500 for a table of ten Jazz Fanatic $2500 for a table of ten, which features special decor and beverages, plus recognition onscreen and in the evening's program For information and ticket purchase, contact Robert Long III at RobertL@sanjosejazzorg or call

408-288-7557 x2316

RobertL@sanjosejazz.org

Start Time(s): 6pm

Join us for this warm and elegant evening with cocktails, seated dinner, silent and live auctions, and dancing to the San Jose Jazz High School All Stars Big Band The event both supports and celebrates San Jose Jazz's education programs, which have served more than 65,000 students in the last decade The program will include a video highlighting San Jose Jazz's Progressions Children's Choir and our new education program targeting at-risk youth in the Franklin-McKinley School District Visit Official Site for details on the evening's auction items and menu  ]]>

Women of Faith One Day

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

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Women of Faith

http://www.womenoffaith.com/oneday/

San Jose Civic - 135 W San Carlos Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: General Admission$59 VIP Section$79 Note: A $200 service fee per registration will be included in the total to cover facility fees and processing

888-49-FAITH (888-493-2484)

http://www.womenoffaith.com/oneday/

Start Time(s): 10am-5pm

What if one day could make all the difference? New from Women of Faith: a one-day event that combines side-splitting humor and inspiration with biblical insight and in-depth teaching Good news: God is not finished with you yet! And that is something Sheila Walsh knows all about She dives into Scripture and delivers hope for anyone who has ever messed up Plus, comedian/storyteller Ken Davis’s true-life adventure story will keep you on the edge of your seat as he explains how one day changed everything And the first blind finalist on American Idol, singer-songwriter Scott MacIntyre, takes us on an emotional journey of love and yearning, hardship and hope All in just one day Don’t miss it]]>

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]]>

Contra Dance featuring Steam

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Bay Area Country Dance Society

http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/

First United Methodist Church - Palo Alto - 625 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto CA 94301

Admission: $6-$12

bacds@bacds.org

Start Time(s): 7:30pm-8pm  Lesson 8pm-11pm  Dance

At this recurring event, newcomers are always welcome The live music for tonight's dance is scheduled to be provided by Steam The dancing is easy to learn, the music is live, and the event is a great social mixer Come alone or bring a guest Contra dances are done in long lines of couples Two couples dance together as a group of four for one round of the dance, until the two couples have changed places up and down the line and are facing the next couple, ready to start another round of the dance Newcomers you can dance and have fun on your first night! No lessons are required, but, if you come a half hour early, you will be shown the ropes The event is accompanied by top-notch musicians performing music from Irish, English, and American folk traditions and led by dance callers with local and national followings You get a chance to walk through each figure under the caller's direction before the dance starts, and both the caller and your fellow dancers will help you remember what to do at each point in the dance The dance repeats, so, after a few times through, your body will start to remember what to do, and you can fully enjoy the music!]]>

Susan Rancourt - Dinner Music Show

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

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Angelica's Bistro

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/calendar.htm

Angelica's Bistro - 863 Main Street Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $15-$20 Plus dinner or two item minimum Table reservations required

650-365-3226

info@angelicasbistro.com

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/ticket_portal.htm

Start Time(s): Show: 6pm-8pm Dinner seating begins: 5pm

Susan Rancourt is a Bay Area jazz vocalist who honors the genre with warmth, intelligence, and wit The response that Susan has gotten from Bay Area jazz musicians and enthusiasts belies her short tenure on the scene Listening to Susan Rancourt as she bends her voice into the notes, pulls you immediately back in time to the great jazz artists Rich, smooth and confident, Rancourt creates a solid mix of jazz style using blue notes, swing, and improvisation as if she herself had been handstrung by the best of the music gods Rancourt interprets jazz hits from some of America's finest composers Girl From Ipanema and Autumn Leaves are two well-known classics that demonstrate Rancourt's silky style and her depth of talent]]>

Bud E Luv - Las Vegas Comedy Lounge Act

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Pacifica Performances

http://www.pacificaperformances.org/concerts/concerts.php

Pacifica Center for the Arts - 1220 Linda Mar Boulevard Pacifica CA 94044

Admission: $12-$20

650-355-1882

info@pacificaperformances.org

http://www.pacificaperformances.org/concerts/concerts.php

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Bud is back! With his loyal band-mates Mikey Luv and Markey Luv, Bud is a bona fide Las Vegas performer He will charm you with his fantastic show biz tales and knock you out with his incredible vocal renditions of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darrin, and Sammy Davis, Jr Come for the exciting mix of comedy and terrific musical talent]]>

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]]>

VNote Ensemble - Venezuelan and Jazz Fusion

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Fiddling Cricket

http://www.fiddlingcricket.com/concertdetails.htm

Mission City Coffee Roasting - Santa Clara - 2221 The Alameda Santa Clara CA 95050

Admission: $20-$22

831-475-4938

brundle@attglobal.net

Start Time(s): 8pm

Hailed for its spirited performances and fascinating fusion of Latin and folk rhythms with adventurous jazz explorations, The VNote Ensemble--formerly The Snake Trio--is a Bay Area world music quartet making the connection between the music of North America and that of Venezuela The group consists of: Sam Bevan on acoustic and electric bass; Donna Viscuso on flutes and alto saxophone; Jackeline Rago on cuatro, bandola, percussion, and vocals; and Lali Meija on percussion The VNote Ensemble defiantly ignores musical boundaries to create a new direction that joins the infectious rhythms of joropo and swing, gaita and soul, and be-bop and calypso among many others They played for Fiddling Cricket two years ago and were a huge success, with many requests to bring them back]]>

Jazz Night with Nineteen, featuring Wayne Wallace

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

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Nineteen

http://www.tabardtheatre.org

Theatre on San Pedro Square - 29 N San Pedro Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: $25 $20 in advance

408-679-2330

tickets@tabardtheatre.org

http://www.tabardtheatre.org/TOSPS/

Start Time(s): 8pm

The Tabard Theatre Company continues its series of Jazz Nights with Nineteen by presenting a concert featuring trombonist Wayne Wallace Bay Area born and raised, Grammy nominee Wayne Wallace is a complete entertainer who has performed with all the great ones, from Pearl Bailey, Ray Charles, and Sammy Davis, Jr to Lena Horne, Eartha Kitt, Stevie Wonder, and many, many more Nineteen, directed by Gus Kambeitz, is one of the South Bay's premiere jazz orchestras Most of its nineteen members are working musicians and music teachers, but they are also engineers, marketers, a financial advisor, and a CEO The band evolved over thirty  years from the semiprofessional community jazz band at West Valley College to an independent entity named Nineteen in the spring of 2011]]>

Evolution - The Ultimate Tribute to Journey

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

9Lives

http://www.ninelivesclub.com/Event_Calendar.html

9Lives - 7430 Monterey Street Gilroy CA 95020

Admission: $15 at the door $10 in advance Ages 21+

408-337-1799

4info@ninelivesclub.com

http://www.ticketfly.com/venue/867

Start Time(s): 9pm 8pm  Doors

Having the blessing of Journey, as well as having past members of Journey joining them on stage, Evolution has been breaking attendance records throughout Northern California This unique blend of incredibly talented Bay Area musicians brings the highest level of musicianship to the audience, while showing a true respect for the music of Journey They came together with the goal of bringing all of Journey's music to the many Journey fans throughout California and Nevada Evolution emphasizes the music, energy, and professionalism of Journey As the stage lights go down the audience comes alive in anticipation of hearing the songs they cherish, such as Journey's signature ballads and their heart-pounding, hard-hitting, rock and roll hits If you're a Journey lover, you are in for a truly special experience!]]>

The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - Laser Light Show

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Fujitsu Planetarium, De Anza College

http://www.deanza.edu/planetarium/shows_rental/saturday_shows_alt.html

Fujitsu Planetarium - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: $9 $2 Parking  (Coins/dollars only)

408-864-5791

Start Time(s): 9pm

An awesome display of laser light images accompanies selections from one of the most revered albums of all time Selections include With a Little Help From My Friends, She's Leaving Home, When I'm 64, Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds and A Day in the Life]]>

Bell Thieves, Analyzer Generator, Rat Trap, Coast Jumper - Music Concert

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery

SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery - 577 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $1000 at the door

408-971-8929

Start Time(s): 7pm-11pm

Four bands presented by Bell Thieves Lineup includes Bell Thieves Coastjumper Analyzer Generator Rat Trap Doors at 7:00pm $10 at the door]]>

Pink Floyd's The Wall - Laser Light Show

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Fujitsu Planetarium, De Anza College

http://www.deanza.edu/planetarium/

Fujitsu Planetarium - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: $9 $2  Parking (Coins/dollars only)

408-864-5791

http://www.planetarium.deanza.edu/saturday.html

Start Time(s): 10pm

It's The Wall as you've always seen it in your head; only now, it's on the big screen! Witness a fantastic display of laser light images while you listen to Pink Floyd classics like In The Flesh, Another Brick in the Wall (Pt 2), Hey You and Comfortably Numb]]>

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]]>

Kim Baker and Heather Combs with Garrin Benfield - Folk Rock

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Club Fox - 2209 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $20 $15 in advance Ages 21+

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 8pm 7pm Doors

Kim Baker makes her musicianship and songwriting accessible to the masses with her insightful and melodic driven songs, and is often compared to other artists such as Melissa Etheridge, Norah Jones, and Sarah McLachlan Baker has toured extensively across the country, as well as performed at many of the premiere venues throughout the Bay Area, including the Great American Music Hall, Club Fox, and San Francisco's historic Fillmore Auditorium]]>

Arneis String Quartet with St Lawrence String Quartet

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Stanford Lively Arts

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Dinkelspiel Auditorium - Stanford University - 471 Lagunita Drive Stanford CA 94305

Admission: $44-$50

650-725-ARTS (2787)

livelyarts@stanford.edu

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 8pm

Playfully named after the Arneis grape—a varietal that is difficult to grow, but which yields an exquisite white wine— this emerging Boston-based quartet has been hand-picked by the St Lawrence String Quartet for its inaugural John Lad Prize debut on our series The program of “homage” works spans 200 years, with guests the SLSQ joining Arneis onstage in Osvaldo Golijov’s Last Round, honoring the iconic Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla The program is as follows: Beethoven: String Quartet No5 in A Major, Op18, No5 (1798-1800); Golijov: Last Round (1996); Kurtag: Hommage à András Mihály (12 microludes for string quartet), Op 13 (1977– 78); Britten: String Quartet No2 in C Major, Op36 (1945)]]>

HeartSongs - Concert

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Menharmonics

http://www.sjcp.org/event/detail/441402576/HeartSongs

Le Petit Trianon - 72 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: $18-25 At the door $15-$20 Online If you are a student 10-18 years old, check out the&nbsp;<a href="http://wwwsjcporg/page/students4free">Students4Free</a> program and get FREE tickets to this performance

http://sjcp.org/tickets

Start Time(s): 8pm

Menharmonics is proud to present their annual love-themed concert entitled "HeartSongs" The program will feature music that explores the many facets of love, including those of romance, heartache, family, and our community Selections include favorites such as Stephen Sondheim's "Send in the Clowns," "What You'd Call a Dream" from the off-Broadway musical "Diamonds," and the tender anthem "Prayer of the Children," as well as music from around the globe Highlights feature well-known classics such as "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered," and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" With something for everyone, this is a concert not to be missed!]]>

Lafayette String Quartet

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Fremont Symphony Orchestra

http://www.fremontsymphony.com/

Smith Center - Ohlone College - 43600 Mission Boulevard Fremont CA 94539-0390

Admission: $20-$48

510-794-1659

tickets@fremontsymphony.org

http://www.fremontsymphony.com/

Start Time(s): 8pm

A Beethoven masterwork, a warmhearted, Haydnesque quartet by Mozart, and a sunny bagatelle by Hugo Wolf provde a rich, contrasting program that displays the astonishing range of chamber music  Performed by the Lafayette String Quartet--Artists-in-Residence at the University of Victoria, British Columbia--who are celebrating their twenty-fifth anniversary season with the same four members, this is sure to be a powerful performance built on years of experience performing together The Quartet has performed to critical acclaim throughout the United States and Europe]]>

Calefax Reed Quintet

02-26-2012 - 02-26-2012

San Jose Chamber Music Society

Le Petit Trianon - 72 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: $42-$30 $39-$27 students and seniors

408-286-5111

sjcms@sjchambermusic.org

http://www.sjchambermusic.org

Start Time(s): 7pm

Calefax Reed Quintet from the Netherlands Program: Bach Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (1741); Debussy Suite Bergamasque 1890, rev 1905; Shostakovich Preludes & Fugues, Op87 1950-51)(selections); Michelangelo Rossi (1601-1656) Three Toccatas Pre-Concert Talk: Calefax member Raaf Hekkema Music: Bach's Goldberg Variations--like all great works--invites and rewards re-imagining and re-experiencing Debussy's "Suite Bergamasque" for piano pays tribute to French harpsichordists and dance forms of earlier times, and includes "Clair de Lune" Shostakovich's 24 Preludes and Fugues, one in each key, look back to Bach and Chopin, and were an inward respite from Soviet Realism Baroque-era violin virtuoso Rossi is now chiefly regarded for his keyboard music, especially his toccatas Artists: Calefax Reed Quintet (formed in 1985) is in demand worldwide for their unique instrumentation, their relationship with audiences, and their captivating arrangements "Calefax--five extremely gifted Dutch gents who almost made the reed quintet seem the best musical format on the planet" - The Times of London]]>

Amore!

02-26-2012 - 02-26-2012

The Franzen Vocal Studio

http://www.carlfranzen.com

Ladera Community Church - 3300 Alpine Road Portola Valley CA 94028

Admission: $10 at the door

408-288-8519

Start Time(s): 4pm &nbsp;

The Franzen Opera Studio PresentsAmore! A Romantic Operatic Concert featuring beautiful music from Grand Opera, Operetta, & Musical Theater! All are welcome]]>

Don Giovanni - Opera

02-17-2012 - 02-26-2012

West Bay Opera

http://www.wbopera.org/tickets.php

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

Admission: $52-$70

650-424-9999

BoxOffice@WBOpera.org

http://www.wbopera.org/Tickets.html

Start Time(s): Fri, Sat: 8pm* Sun: 2pm No performances 2/18, 2/24

Arguably Mozart's best and most dramatically accomplished opera, and considered by some to be the best opera ever written, Don Giovanni packs in arias and ensembles of tremendous technical challenge and sublime beauty Combining tragedy, humor, and astonishing depth of characterization, Don Giovanni is a piece sure to dazzle and inspire, and it is the world's seventh most performed opera]]>

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]]>

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]]>

Around the World in 88 Keys with Pianist Frank Levy

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: $12-$18

650-223-8692

icc@paloaltojcc.org

http://www.paloaltojcc.org/events/2012/02/26/cultural-arts/around-the-world-in-88-keys-with-pianist-frank-l-vy/

Start Time(s): 8pm

Take a musical voyage with an internationally renowned musician as he plays the poetic melodies of Beethoven, Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninov, and Glinka Celebrate the universal language of music with a wonderful musical trip to Israel, Russia, England, France, Spain, Italy, Czechoslovakia, Poland, and Switzerland This event will be held in the Schultz Cultural Arts Hall of the Community Center]]>

La Traviata

02-11-2012 - 02-26-2012

6

Opera San Jose

http://www.operasj.org

California Theatre - 345 S 1st Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $51-$101

408-437-4450

http://www.operasj.org

Start Time(s): Tues, Thurs-Sat*: 8pm Sun*: 3pm *Dates vary; see Official Site

She's a beauty a famed courtesan, glamorous, yet fragile It is 1889 Paris and the celebrated Violetta Valéry has thrown a lavish party where she meets the young admirer Alfredo Germont He has long loved her, and she is so taken with his sincerity that she abandons her life of luxury and retreats to the country to be with him But, when met with the disapproving eye of Alfredo's father, Violetta regrettably agrees to end the affair and go back to Paris A jealous Alfredo denounces her, but when he learns of her sacrifice, he returns to beg her forgiveness, only to discover she has but moments to live Verdi's romantic tragedy La Traviata is overflowing with some of the most unforgettable music in all of opera His melodies, rich in passion and drama, made him the master of his time and this legendary tale of love and sacrifice has touched the hearts of both the opera novice and long-time opera lover for generations]]>

Simone Dinnerstein - Piano Master Series

02-26-2012 - 02-26-2012

6

Montalvo Arts Center

http://montalvoarts.org

Montalvo Arts Center - 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $32-$60

408-961-5858

http://www.montalvoarts.org

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

American classical pianist Simone Dinnerstein’s 2007 release, Bach’s Goldberg Variations, ranked number one on Telarc and the Billboard Classical Chart in its first week, as did her follow-up album, The Berlin Concerta Her latest release, Bach: A Strange Beauty, debuted at number one on the Billboard Classical Chart in January 2011 A graduate of Julliard, Dinnerstein’s performance schedule includes debuts at The Kennedy Center, Vienna Konzerthaus, Vienna Symphony, Lincoln Center and Berlin Philharmonie]]>

Jazz Reflections a Double-Bill - Monk and Mirror, Mirror of My Soul

02-24-2012 - 02-26-2012

6

Tabia African-American Theatre Ensemble

http://sjmag.org

Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater - 1700 Alum Rock Avenue San Jose CA 95116

Admission: $30 in advance $35 at the door $5 discount students/seniors/groups of ten or more

408-272-9924

sjmagtheatre@hotmail.com

http://www.acteva.com/go/sjmag

Start Time(s): Fri, Sat: 8pm Sun: 3pm

SJMAG/Tabia present Jazz Reflections a portrait of Legendary Jazz Greats in a Double-Bill: Monk a one-man portrait of the life of jazz great Thelonious Monk Performed by Audelco Award Winning actor Rome Neal, Written by Laurence Holder, Directed by Rome Neal and Laurence Holder, and Musical Score by Bill Lee "Acting was superb it was Monk" Max Roach Mirror, Mirror of My Soul written and performed by local jazz vocalist Cheryl B Scales gives tribute to Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Eartha Kitt, and Miriam Makeba]]>

Cypress String Quartet

02-26-2012 - 02-26-2012

Music at Kohl Mansion

http://www.musicatkohl.org./

Kohl Mansion - 2750 Adeline Drive Burlingame CA 94010

Admission: $15-$45

650-762-1130

http://www.musicatkohl.org/tickets.php

Start Time(s): Pre-Concert Talk with Kai Christiansen: 6pm Concert: 7pm

Widely celebrated for the power of its performances and its passionate dedication to the genre, the Cypress String Quartet combines technical precision with imaginative programming The quartet performs around the world, yet remains a vibrant member of the San Francisco arts community Last heard at Kohl Mansion in 2004, the Cypress Quartet is hailed for performing known and loved repertoire in a fresh context and introducing groundbreaking new works to the chamber music genre Repertoire includes: Mendelssohn, String Quartet No 2 in A minor, Op 13 Kevin Puts, Lento assai Beethoven, String Quartet in A minor, Op 132]]>

Salsa Dance Fun and Easy - Tuesdays

01-31-2012 - 02-28-2012

2

Community Education, San Mateo County Community College District

http://sanmateo.augusoft.net//index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=27416&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0

College of San Mateo - 1700 W Hillsdale Boulevard San Mateo CA 94402

Admission: $69

650-574-6149

CommunityEd@smccd.edu

http://CommunityEd.smccd.edu

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

Salsa is in and it is hot! Take advantage of the fun-filled opportunity to break into this exciting style of club dancing Enjoy learning the basic steps and exciting variations of Salsa After five weeks, you will be ready to hit the clubs! Absolute beginners, those with some dance experience and singles are welcome Bonus: you will also learn some Night Club 2 Step, Merengue and Bachata]]>

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]]>

Colin Currie Percussion with Stanford Philharmonia Orchestra

02-29-2012 - 02-29-2012

3

Stanford Lively Arts

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Dinkelspiel Auditorium - Stanford University - 471 Lagunita Drive Stanford CA 94305

Admission: $44-$50

650-725-ARTS (2787)

livelyarts@stanford.edu

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 8pm

Percussion, reimagined Colin Currie, a restless and charismatic virtuoso, brings his battery of instruments front, center, and all around the stage in service of a new concerto by UK compatriot Sally Beamish Commissioned by Lively Arts for Currie and the Stanford Philharmonia, Beamish’s Dance Variations is complemented by a half program of solo works, all making full use of Currie’s abundant intellect and musicality In the Financial Times’ (USA) words: “In his hands, the marimba coos and a drum set thunders”]]>

Choral Colors - Concert

03-02-2012 - 03-02-2012

5

Stanford University Department of Music

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

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

Admission: $5-$10

650-723-3811

http://www.stanfordtickets.org/tickets/calendar/view.aspx?id=4325

Start Time(s): 8pm

Stephen Sano directs the Stanford Chamber Chorale's program of works for the varied and colorful combinations of string orchestra and choir, organ and choir, and a cappella choir Featured this evening will be Herbert Sumsion's Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in G, Patrick Hadley's My beloved spake, works by American composers Stephen Paulus and William Hawley, and Arvo Part's haunting Berliner Messe]]>

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]]>

Sounds from the Bay Area - New Century Chamber Orchestra Concert

03-02-2012 - 03-02-2012

5

New Century Chamber Orchestra

http://www.ncco.org

First United Methodist Church - Palo Alto - 625 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto CA 94301

Admission: $29-$49

415-392-4400

http://www.cityboxoffice.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1649

Start Time(s): 8pm

Bay Area favorite mandolinist Mike Marshall performs his own mandolin concerto and his musical partner Caterina Lichtenberg performs Vivaldi]]>

Black Brothers - Celtic Music Concert

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

Pacifica Performances

http://www.pacificaperformances.org/concerts/concerts.php

Pacifica Center for the Arts - 1220 Linda Mar Boulevard Pacifica CA 94044

Admission: $12-$20

650-355-1882

info@pacificaperformances.org

http://www.pacificaperformances.org/concerts/concerts.php

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Shay and Michael Black are members of Ireland's foremost family of song Their work has been described by critics as "exquisite," "exhilarating," and "nothing short of stunning" They are noted for their strong voices: Shay's is robust and hearty and Michael's is a thrilling tenor Their solos and close harmonies display an alloyed joy in singing, and with their infectious humor, wit, and great talent, the Black Brothers make it difficult for anyone to remain a spectator for long Don't miss this great celebration of music! The Black Brothers band consists of Bryan Seet on piano, Myra Joy on cello, and Bibbi Nikles on fiddle]]>

Harambee Fashion Show and Scholarship Luncheon

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

San Jose Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

http://2012harambee.eventbrite.com

Admission: $65

sjadeltas@gmail.com

http://2012harambee.eventbrite.com

Start Time(s): 11am-3pm &nbsp;

The 2012 Black History Month celebrations continue into early March with the Harambee Fashion Show & Luncheon This event features a fashion show, live jazz and a presentation of a local high school student scholarship winners Harambee (mean, “a call to unity and collective work”) is the annual signature scholarship event for the San Jose Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Over the years, the chapter has raised well over $150,000 in college scholarship monies for local high school students To purchase tickets online, please go to: 2012harambeeeventbritecom For more information, including corporate sponsorship levels, vendor registration and program ad booklet sales, please contact sjadeltas@gmailcom]]>

George Thorogood and the Destroyers

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Fox Theatre - 2215 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $45-$60

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 9pm 8pm Doors

George Thourogood is "Bad to the Bone" George works the room with a jagger-esque swagger as his beefy guitar and raspy vocals rock on hits like, Bad to the Bone and I Drink Alone Move It On Over and Who Do You Love are sure to bring the audience to its knees George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers have released sixteen studio albums, including two that were certified Platinum and six that have been certified Gold The band has sold fifteen million albums worldwide]]>

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]]>

George Komsky in Concert

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

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: $30-$40

650-223-8609

bvladimirsky@paloaltojcc.org

http://www.paloaltojcc.org/events/2012/03/03/cultural-arts/george-komsky-in-concert/

Start Time(s): 8pm

George Komsky is a protege and scholarship beneficiary of world-renowned vocal teacher Seth Riggs--whose star pupils include Barbara Streisand, Josh Groban, Natalie Cole, and current Metropolitan Opera star Philip Webb At the age of 26, this Bay Area native has already made a name for himself as an established opera tenor, having toured North America as the lead soloist with world-renowned Irish dancing group, Riverdance He garnered popular buzz when he reached the semifinals on the hit TV show America's Got Talent, in which lead judge Piers Morgan called him the finest male singer in the competition This concert will feature opera arias by Donizetti, Rossini, Bellini, and Leoncavallo, and will be held in the Schultz Cultural Arts Hall of the Community Center]]>

Laser U2 - Laser Light Show

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

Fujitsu Planetarium, De Anza College

http://www.deanza.edu/planetarium/

Fujitsu Planetarium - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: $9 $2 Parking&nbsp; (Coins/dollars only)

408-864-5791

Start Time(s): 9pm

A fantastic display of laser light images will be accompanied by the music of U2  Featured music selections include: Beautiful Day, Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, Walk On, Sunday Bloody Sunday, and Pride (In the Name of Love) Music from this show will be played at loud levels and may contain explicit lyrics]]>

Laser Zeppelin A Whole Lotta LED - Laser Light Show

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

Fujitsu Planetarium, De Anza College

http://www.deanza.edu/planetarium/

Fujitsu Planetarium - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: $9 $2 Parking&nbsp; (Coins/dollars only)

408-864-5791

Start Time(s): 10pm

A fantastic display of laser light images will be accompanied by the music of Led Zeppelin  Featured music selections include: Ramble On, Kashmir, Walk On, Stairway to Heaven, and Dazed and Confused Music from this show will be played at loud levels and may contain explicit lyrics]]>

The Temptations

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

City of Campbell

http://www.cityofcampbell.com/heritagetheatre/events.htm

Heritage Theatre - 1 W Campbell Avenue Campbell CA 95008

Admission: $46-$61

408-866-2700

BoxOffice@cityofcampbell.com

http://www.cityofcampbell.com/heritagetheatre/events.htm

Start Time(s): 8pm

For more than forty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world The history of the Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop An essential component of the original Motown machine, that amazing engine invented by Berry Gordy, The Temps began their muiscal life in Detroit in the early sixties In 1964, Smoky Robinson's The Way You Do The Things You Do turned the guys into stars My Girl, Since I Lost My Baby, Get Ready, and Papa Was A Rolling Stone followed as hits]]>

Arabian Nights Prince Ali Gets Married - Music, Dance and Comedy Dinner Show

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

Angelica's Bistro

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/calendar.htm

Angelica's Bistro - 863 Main Street Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $10-$15 Plus dinner or two item minimum Table reservations required

650-365-3226

info@angelicasbistro.com

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/ticket_portal.htm

Start Time(s): Show: 8pm Dinner seating and music begins: 7pm

The wildly popular Prince Ali returns to Angelica's stage Sometimes called a "modern fairy tale," this spirited production written and directed by Sudeep Johnson stars the members of Troupe Zambalita, Swirl, Meridian Middle Eastern Band, and other dancers Who will the Prince marry? What will happen to his harem of eight wives? Who is the Mysterious Woman in Black? Come and find out! Prince Ali Gets Married includes many never before seen ethnic dances, comedy, and a live music introduction with special belly dancers and a chance to dance if you want to The performance is also a birthday celebration for Sudeep Johnson]]>

Angelique Kidjo

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

Stanford Lively Arts

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Dinkelspiel Auditorium - Stanford University - 471 Lagunita Drive Stanford CA 94305

Admission: $38-$42

650-725-ARTS (2787)

livelyarts@stanford.edu

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 8pm

With the soaring, joy-filled sound of her voice backed by an ever-shifting instrumental mix of West African music, funk, contemporary pop, and more, Benin’s Angélique Kidjo is one of the world’s most magnetic live performers Hailed as “Africa’s premier diva” (Time), Kidjo has garnered recording honors including a Grammy and an NAACP Image Award and has collaborated with artists as diverse as Carlos Santana, U2’s Bono, Dianne Reeves, and John Legend Also renowned as a philanthropist, she promotes education for girls in Africa through her foundation, Batonga, and is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador This concert generously supported by an anonymous donor]]>

In The Mood - Musical Revue

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Fox Theatre - 2215 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $39-$49 plus service fee

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 3pm, 7pm

In The Mood celebrates America's Greatest Generation through the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, and other idols of the 1940s The show's music arrangements, costumes, and choreography are as authentic as it gets This performance takes a look at the life and times of America's Swing Era when everyone listened and danced to the same style of music Swing music ranged from up-tempo big band rhythms to mellow intimate ballads and inspired America with a vision for the future filled with hope, promise, and prosperity Swing Music moved the Nation's spirit and helped to sustain national morale during World War II, the pivotal event of the 1940s In The Mood recreates the rhythmic, jazzy, brassy, sentimental, romantic, and patriotic music of this important time for people of all generations]]>

Mahler Symphony #4 - Concert

03-04-2012 - 03-04-2012

San Jose Chamber Orchestra

http://www.sjco.org

Le Petit Trianon - 72 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: $10-$60

408-295-4416

sjco@sbcglobal.net

http://www.sjcotickets.org

Start Time(s): 7pm

Set for chamber orchestra, this warm and lyrical work takes us on a journey through the existing world to the ultimate blissful fulfillment of our wishes  This concert will feature soprano Talise Trevigne]]>

Lionheart and the American Contemporary Music Ensemble

03-04-2012 - 03-04-2012

Stanford Lively Arts

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Dinkelspiel Auditorium - Stanford University - 471 Lagunita Drive Stanford CA 94305

Admission: $38-$42

650-725-ARTS (2787)

livelyarts@stanford.edu

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 2:30pm

These ten musicians might seem unlikely stage-mates: six male vocalists who are masters of early music (Lionheart) and four leading string players from New York’s contemporary music scene (ACME) But their collaboration here is a fertile one, spanning centuries of musical forms—from the Latin Ordinary to American hymnody, from psalm tunes to the blues—in new large-scale works by two American composers: Phil Kline, hailed for his “direct, vernacular eloquence” (The New York Times); and Ingram Marshall, whose Lively Arts–commissioned Psalmbook, based on the earliest known printed music in North America, receives its premiere in this performance  The program will be: Kline: John the Revalator (2006); Marshall: Psalmbook (2011)]]>

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]]>

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]]>

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]]>

Winter Jazz and Concert Band Concert

03-07-2012 - 03-07-2012

3

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: $10-$15

408-554-4015

cpaboxoffice@scu.edu

http://www.scupresents.org/performances/shows/winter-jazz-and-concert-band-concert.html

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Heat up your night! Swing to the music, and get energized with tunes from the Big Band Era or mellow to the soothing sounds of cool jazz with this hot concert]]>

The Peatot Purim Party 2012

03-08-2012 - 03-08-2012

4

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Club Fox - 2209 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $25 $20 in advance

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 9pm 8:30pm&nbsp; Doors

Join The Peatot for our annual Purim costume party and live Israeli music show The Peatot pay tribute to 40 years of Israeli Rock, Pop, Disco, and Oriental music Returning to Club Fox, The Peatot Purim Party--now a staple of the Israeli-Silicon Valley community--is the place for the best dancing, singing, drinking, and Purim fun Don't forget to wear your costume for a chance to win fabulous prizes in our Costume Competition This year The Peatot will be featuring many new songs as well as old favorites all aimed at getting you to sing and dance along Come and enjoy live covers of the greatest hits from such artist as T-slam,Tsvika Pik, Shalom Hanoch, Sanderson, Argov, Benzin, Mashina, and many others This is the Purim Party you won't want to miss]]>

To PYT with Love - 20th Anniversary Cabaret

03-08-2012 - 03-08-2012

4

Peninsula Youth Theatre

http://www.pytnet.org

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts - 500 Castro Street Mountain View CA 94041

Admission: $18-$22

650-903-6000

performingarts@mvcpa.com

http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/mvcpa/schedule.html

Start Time(s): 7pm

Celebrate two decades with the beloved Bay Area children's theater in this lighthearted look at great Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT) productions of the past! Alumni, staff, parents, and current participants come together to put on a cabaret filled with great songs and PYT memories Toast PYT at the intermission dessert reception!]]>

Susan McDonald - Solo Guitar Recital

03-09-2012 - 03-09-2012

5

South Bay Guitar Society

http://www.sbgs.org

Le Petit Trianon - 72 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: $15-$30

408-292-0704

sbgs@sbgs.org

http://www.sbgs.org

Start Time(s): 8pm

Susan McDonald has been playing guitar since the age of six She studied with Pepe Romero and has performed at notable international venues, such as Carnegie Hall, and for notable audiences, such as the President of the United States She has released nine CDs, three of which have been nominated for Grammy's Susan is also a composer, poet, and filmmaker She recently released a DVD, The Aquarium: A Marine Micro-Ballet for Guitar and Sea Creatures Susan leads an active life She's an avid tri-athlete, skier, scuba diver, and gardener Susan and her husband, Charles, live in the hills outside of Austin, Texas with their dog, Kizzie, olive-throated conure, Verdi, a host of silkie chickens, and peacocks Houdini, Wilhelmina, and Pea Diddy They are not planning to acquire any more pets]]>

Jamie Davis Quintet - San Jose Jazz Winter Fest

03-09-2012 - 03-09-2012

5

San Jose Jazz

http://sanjosejazz.org/en/winter-fest/icalrepeat.detail/2012/03/09/207/61/jamie-davis-quintet.html

Theatre on San Pedro Square - 29 N San Pedro Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: $25-$30

http://2012winterfest.eventbrite.com/

Start Time(s): 8pm

Jamie Davis' deep, compelling baritone leaves audiences feeling good--really good Music Critic Andy Gilbert calls Davis "one of the finest male jazz singers on the West Coast--an entertainer of the old school, an eager to please performer who can belt the blues, croon American Songbook ballads with a warm, burnished bass, and deliver Stevie Wonder hits with soulful authority" Davis has performed with The Count Basie Orchestra and in great Jazz rooms around the globe including Yoshi's in San Francisco; Dizzy's and The Blue Note in New York, Milan, Tokyo, and Istanbul; and Ronnie Scott's in London He's also appeared to great acclaim at the Monterey Jazz Festival and at the Sacramento, Aspen, Dubai, Cheltenham, Edinburgh, Annecy and Serbia Jazz festivals His recent recording, Vibe Over Perfection, reached #18 on the US Jazz charts Davis' latest project is a live recording from inside Louisiana State Penitentiary Free On The Inside blends together Jazz and Gospel genres and features Jamie Davis, Scotty Barnhart, Wycliffe Gordon, Lady Bianca, Charles McNeal in an all-star big band under the direction of Dennis Wilson The CD/DVD will be released in 2011 This performance is supported, in part, by a generous gift from Jan De Carli Personnel: Jamie Davis, vocals Glen Pearson , piano Roger Glenn , saxophone, vibraphone Leon Joyce, drums Ron Belcher, bass]]>

Blues Dance Party with Legally Blue - San Jose Jazz Winter Fest

03-09-2012 - 03-09-2012

5

San Jose Jazz

http://sanjosejazz.org/en/winter-fest/icalrepeat.detail/2012/03/09/205/61/blues-dance-party-with-legally-blue.html

San Pedro Square Market - 87 N San Pedro Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: $10-$15

http://2012winterfest.eventbrite.com/

Start Time(s): 9pm

Legally Blue's authentic sound comes from rare, vintage guitar amps, a classic Hammond B3 organ, and from the soulful voice of Joanne Wegener Formed in 2010, the group brings together 5 talented musicians from Northern California Alone, each member has performed in different groups, in different states and, even in different nations; but together they are joined by their love of music and the Blues Mixing original and classic Blues standards with their own surprises, Legally Blue creates a nostalgic sound that's impossible to "sit still" to]]>

Jake Nielsen's Triple Threat - Blues

03-09-2012 - 03-09-2012

5

9Lives

http://www.ninelivesclub.com/Event_Calendar.html

9Lives - 7430 Monterey Street Gilroy CA 95020

Admission: $8-$10 Ages 21+

408-337-1799

4info@ninelivesclub.com

http://www.ticketfly.com/venue/867

Start Time(s): 9pm 8pm&nbsp; Doors

Jake Nielsen was born March 29, 1985 in Watsonville, CA Born with cerebral palsey, Jake has no use of his legs Never letting that slow him down, he picked up the guitar at age 15, and started his first band, Fubar, at age 16 Together they won Monterey Battle of the Bands, played reggae festivals and won a Swagg Award for there first album After recently going solo, Jake joined up with well-known harmonica player Jr Boogie and together they have been making a lot of noise on the west coast blues scene--opening for such acts as Elvin Bishop, Roy Rogers, Buddy Guy and much more Just recently Jake started his own band with drummer Derrick Martin and bass player Chris Wienress He is currently recording his first solo album that should be done by the end of 2011]]>

Tuco Ramirez - Rock

03-09-2012 - 03-09-2012

5

9Lives

http://www.ninelivesclub.com/Event_Calendar.html

9Lives - 7430 Monterey Street Gilroy CA 95020

Admission: $5-$10 Ages 21+

408-337-1799

4info@ninelivesclub.com

http://www.ticketfly.com/venue/867

Start Time(s): 9pm 8pm&nbsp; Doors

Tuco Ramirez is made up of former members of old Bay Area bands like 6 Liter, Canyon Creep, Mangy Hi-Fi, American Nightmare, Nurse Ratchett, and others you haven't even heard of It doesn't really matter, for this mix of Skynyrd meets Priest, Tesla meets Danzig, and Aerosmith meets Pentagram is fixin' to burn a name and a trail of its own Singer Rick Navarro, Bassplayer Andrew Prentice, and Guitar player Steve LaFlamme, who used to be known as 6Liter joined up with Jerry and Tony from Canyon Creep Shortly after, original Drummer Jerry Rivera was forced to quit due to neck problems After trying out a few replacement drummers, a bolt of rock drum lightning named Kevin Strutz came into the picture and immediately made a huge impact]]>

An Evening with The Eleven and Chum - Grateful Dead and Phish Tributes

03-09-2012 - 03-09-2012

5

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Club Fox - 2209 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $8

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 8:30pm 7:30pm&nbsp; Doors

San Francisco-based tribute band The Eleven draws on nearly a century of collective musical talent in its precise approach to the legendary music of the Grateful Dead Through use of changing gear, sounds, vocals, and dynamics, The Eleven is known for highly authentic concert performances that reproduce the sound, feel, and vibe of specific eras in the Grateful Dead catalog, often down to a particular year and month What started as three guys getting together just to see if they could ever make Stash sound anything like it ought to has turned into the Bay Area's only Phish Tribute Band Even if there weren't a crowd around, Chum--a name the band chose to reflect their humble approach to its mission--would still be playing every week in their studio, debating intricate parts, fine-tuning tone, and sweating out improvisational exercises in order to better understand how their musical heroes do what they do so well]]>

Illuminations Contrasts of Dark and Light Choral Concert

03-09-2012 - 03-09-2012

5

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/illuminations-contrasts-of-dark-and-light-choral-concert.html

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

On the eve of the spring equinox, the Santa Clara Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will present a program of musical contrasts--dark and light Drawing from all musical eras, the program includes choral works from Renaissance masters as well as contemporary composers and features the world premiere of a set of choral pieces by the music department's own Nicole Samanez, '11]]>

The Bobs - Dinner Music Show

03-09-2012 - 03-09-2012

5

Angelica's Bistro

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/calendar.htm

Angelica's Bistro - 863 Main Street Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $20-$24 Plus dinner or two item minimum Table reservations required

650-365-3226

info@angelicasbistro.com

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/ticket_portal.htm

Start Time(s): Show: 8:30pm Dinner seating and music begins: 7pm

With The Bobs Manhattan Transfer meets Monty Python, Robin Williams meets Bobby McFerrin, and JS Bach meets Jimi Hendrix Grammy-nominated vocal acrobats (and certifiable nutjobs), The Bobs are the original "band without instruments" They have been skewering the classics, breaking all the rules, and clear-cutting their own unique path in the world of vocal music for 30 years, playing everywhere from Lincoln Center to Berlin's Passionkirche]]>

Jayme Stone's Room of Wonders - World Music Concert

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

Pacifica Performances

http://www.pacificaperformances.org/concerts/concerts.php

Pacifica Center for the Arts - 1220 Linda Mar Boulevard Pacifica CA 94044

Admission: $12-$20

650-355-1882

info@pacificaperformances.org

http://www.pacificaperformances.org/concerts/concerts.php

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Two-time Juno-winning banjoist Jayme Stone makes music inspired by folk traditions from around the world His latest album, Room of Wonders, explores music from Norway, Sweden, Bulgaria, Brazil, Italy, and North America The repertoire includes a movement from Bach's French Suite, a Moorish sword-fighting dance, and Stone's lush, edgy originals Stone will be touring with three extraordinary musicians World-wise Sandra Wong plays on the nyckelharpa, a deeply resonant swedish keyed fiddle Andrew Small is a classically-trained bassist who has played with Symphony Augusta and is currently finishing his Master's degree in performance at the Yale School of Music Nick Fraser is an ever-creative and versatile drummer and composer from Toronto]]>

Matt Palmer - Solo Guitar Recital

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

South Bay Guitar Society

http://www.sbgs.org

Le Petit Trianon - 72 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: $15-$30

408-292-0704

sbgs@sbgs.org

http://www.sbgs.org

Start Time(s): 8pm

Self-taught as a youth, Matt Palmer started formal studies at the age of 20, and is currently a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at the University of Arizona Matt's debut CD, Un tiempo fue Italica famosa, was reviewed by Classical Voice of North Carolina as having "stunning precision and unwavering accuracy enclosed in a huge dynamic envelope" Matt recently released a guitar method book, The Virtuoso Guitarist, Volume 1: A New Approach to Fast Scales , which includes techniques designed for speed and efficiency--a subject he obviously knows well]]>

Hold On! Music of Moses Hogan

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

Schola Cantorum

http://www.scholacantorum.org

Admission: $20-$25

650-254-1700

info@scholacantorum.org

http://www.scholacantorum.org

Start Time(s): 8pm-10pm &nbsp;

Silicon Valley's premier chorus, under the direction of Gregory Wait, presents a rousing celebration of Moses Hogan (1957-2003) recognized over his short life span for his extraordinary contemporary settings of deeply loved African-America spirituals With soloist James Creer]]>

San Jose Jazz High School All Stars Big Band - San Jose Jazz Winter Fest

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

San Jose Jazz

http://sanjosejazz.org/en/winter-fest/icalrepeat.detail/2012/03/10/209/61/san-jose-jazz-high-school-all-stars-big-band.html

Theatre on San Pedro Square - 29 N San Pedro Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: $10-$15

http://2012winterfest.eventbrite.com/

Start Time(s): 2pm

Now in its 14th season, the San Jose Jazz High School All Stars feature some of the Bay Area's most gifted young musicians Representing ten high schools and led by Dr Aaron Lington, the audition-based big band challenges students to gain a mastery of improvisation techniques while advancing their knowledge of music theory, arranging, composition, performance, and Jazz history Personnel: Cole Jordan, alto saxophone, San Ramon High School Matt Stubbs, alto saxophone, Mountain View High School Alex Horwege, tenor saxophone, Lincoln High School Brittany Biala, tenor saxophone, Prospect High School Jake Urban, baritone saxophone, Pioneer High School Dillon Nunes, trumpet, Mitty High School Abbey Yacoe, trumpet, Los Altos High School Victoria Sondoval, trumpet, Santa Teresa High School Chris Dennan, trumpet, Santa Teresa High School Mina Blume, trombone, Pioneer High School Daniel Jio, trombone, Lincoln High School Miguel Ledezma, trombone, Lincoln High School Marcus Ortiz IV, trombone, Lincoln High School Mohit Kohli, guitar, Homestead High School Trevor Mitoma, piano, Archbishop Mitty High School Kendrick Magallanes, bass, Santa Clara High School Philip Ross, drums, Lincoln High School]]>

Grace Kelly - San Jose Jazz Winter Fest

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

San Jose Jazz

http://sanjosejazz.org/en/winter-fest/icalrepeat.detail/2012/03/10/210/61/grace-kelly.html

Theatre on San Pedro Square - 29 N San Pedro Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: $30-$35

http://2012winterfest.eventbrite.com/

Start Time(s): 4pm

When it comes to Saxophonist, Vocalist and Composer Grace Kelly, people seem to be divided into two groups: those who marvel at her proficiency and creativity, and those who have yet to encounter the 19-year-old wunderkind Since age 12 Kelly has garnered accolades, performing and recording with the likes of Dave Brubeck, Wynton Marsalis, Phil Woods, Harry Connick Jr, Esperanza Spalding, Dianne Reeves, Cedar Walton, and James Cotton, among others She has performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Apollo Theater, Birdland, Boston's Symphony Hall, Juan Les Pins Jazz Festival, Tanglewood Jazz Festival, Detroit Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott's, London Kelly has received the ASCAP Foundations Young Jazz Composers Award in 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2011 and won Jazz Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards in both 2008 and 2010 In 2009, 2010, and 2011, the DownBeat Magazine Critics Poll named her one of the "Alto Saxophone Rising Stars, making her the youngest ever to receive the honor She has also released seven full-length albums including 2011s Grace and a collaboration with Lee Konitz entitled GRACEfulLEE, which garnered a rare 45 stars in DownBeat and has been widely acclaimed as one of the best Jazz recordings of 2008]]>

Salsa Dance Party with Pacific Mambo Orchestra - San Jose Jazz Winter Fest

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

San Jose Jazz

http://sanjosejazz.org/en/winter-fest/icalrepeat.detail/2012/03/10/212/61/salsa-dance-party-with-pacific-mambo-orchestra.html

San Pedro Square Market - 87 N San Pedro Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: $15-$20

http://2012winterfest.eventbrite.com/

Start Time(s): 7pm

Festival favorite Pacific Mambo Orchestra plays the music of Latin giants such as Machito, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz and many others and includes those rich traditions in their own contemporary and original arrangements Trumpeter Steffen Kuehn and Pianist Christian Tumalan, both experienced bandleaders in their own right, formed this Latin Salsa Big Band to bring back and build upon the great Latin Big Band sounds of the 1940s through the 60s The group has a lot of brass--the Orchestra's instrumentation consists of 4 trumpets, 4 trombones and 5 saxophones, in addition to piano, bass, timbales, congas, bongos and lead singer, Alexis Guillen PMO's members have performed and/or recorded with the industry's biggest names, including Carlos Santana, Ray DeLa Paz, the Jose Lugo Guasabara Orchestra, Los Adolescentes, Isaac Delgado, Gilberto Santarosa, Tito Rojas, La India, Victor Manuelle and many others They're always a favorite at the Salsa Stage at the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, so here's your chance to dance off the winter "blues" Come early and warm up to a Salsa DJ Personnel: Christian Tumalan, keyboards Steffen Kuehn, trumpet Karl Perazzo, timbal Mike Rinta, trombone Jamie Dubberly, trombone Greg Saul, trombone Adam Theis, trombone Aaron Lington, saxophone Tony Peebles, saxophone Pete Cornell, saxophone Abo Gumroyan, bass Omar Ledezma, Jr, percussion, congas, vocals Braulio Barrera, bongos, vocals Alexis Guillen, vocals]]>

Blues All Stars with JC Smith, Chris Cain and Mazz Cabello Jr - San Jose Jazz Winter Fest

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

San Jose Jazz

http://sanjosejazz.org/en/winter-fest/icalrepeat.detail/2012/03/10/211/61/blues-all-stars-with-jc-smith-chris-cain-a-maxx-cabello-jr.html

Theatre on San Pedro Square - 29 N San Pedro Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: $25-$30

http://2012winterfest.eventbrite.com/

Start Time(s): 8pm

With the Blues All Stars, we've put together a group of players that promise pure magic onstage JC Smith began his performing career as drummer for the Back to Back Blues Band In 2000, he emerged from behind his drums, armed with a Gibson 335, and attacked the Blues as if masters like T-Bone Walker, Albert King, and Johnnie Guitar Watson were guiding him Smith has toured throughout the United States, Eastern Europe, Mexico, and South America to sellout crowds and feels that his goal in life is "to keep the Blues alive and take the message to the people" The JC Smith Band's current release, Defining Cool, entered the Living Blues Radio Charts at #16 and spent 20 weeks on the Roots Music Report Chris Cain's Jazz-tinged, Blues soaked guitar and deep warm vocals have the maturity and authenticity of a bluesman many years his senior Through his guitar mastery and remarkable songwriting ability he has established himself as a musical "force" to be reckoned with As the Mercury News reviewer John Orr writes, "more than anyone else, anywhere, Chris Cain represents the future of the blues" Cain's latest CD, So Many Miles, has been given rave reviews and showcases his unique brand of original music sophisticated Blues, Funk, Jazz and Gospel Legendary guitarist Dick Dale said, "Maxx Cabello, Jr, is a name you are going to remember!" This amazing young guitarist, soulful vocalist, and prolific songwriter, hails from the streets of the San Francisco Bay area where he is attracting the attention of the most jaded veteran musicians and music aficionados Cabello has opened for greats such as Earth, Wind, and Fire; John Lee Hooker; Ozomatli; Roy Rogers; Tommy Castro; and the alternative group Third Eye Blind Spanning Blues, Soul and R&B, his latest CD, My Love, was released on Valentine's Day, 2011 Personnel: JC Smith, guitar, vocals Chris Cain, guitar, vocals Maxx Cabello Jr, guitar, vocals Pam Arthur, keyboards Robert Green, bass, vocals Donnie Green, drums Abraham Vasquez, saxophone Tommy Tuesday, trumpet]]>

Music for the Young at Heart - Concert

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

South Valley Symphony

http://www.southvalleysymphony.org/

Gavilan College Theatre - 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard Gilroy CA 95020

Admission: $20 Free for students (12-18) with ID

408-847-1441

http://www.southvalleysymphony.org/tickets.htm

Start Time(s): 4pm

South Valley Symphony will be featuring the winner of the Navaroli Young Musicians Competition performing a concerto of his or her choice with the Symphony orchestra Other works which will be performed are: Rossini's Overture to Cinderella and Delibes' Sylvia Ballet Suite with Guest Conductor Jim O'Briant]]>

Song Gathering - New Music for Treble Voices Choral Festival

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

Peninsula Women's Chorus

http://www.pwchorus.org

All Saints Episcopal Church - 555 Waverly Street Palo Alto CA 94301

Admission:

650-327-3095

info@pwchorus.org

Start Time(s): 4pm

Experience the soaring power of treble choirs from around the Bay Area Celebrating its fifth year, the New Music for Treble Voices Festival welcomes guest chorus Musae from San Francisco, under the direction of former Peninsula Women's Chorus member Amy Stuart Hunn This exciting group joins the Peninsula Women's Chorus, Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir, and Volti on stage for a dynamic afternoon of contemporary music, featuring the world premiere of Song Gatherings by Eric Tuan, based on texts by Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore]]>

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]]>

Spring Chamber Concert - Palo Alto Philharmonic Association

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

Palo Alto Philharmonic Association

http://www.paphil.org/concerts.php

Admission: General Admission: $20 Senior Admission: $17 Student Admission: $10

408-395-2911

info@paphil.org

http://www.paphil.org/chamber2.php

Start Time(s): 8pm

String quartets, trios, duets and quintets--brass and wind ensembles--it’s always different! Varied and sometimes unusual combinations of small groups, performing old favorites and pieces you may not have heard before Our chamber music concerts feature orchestra musicians and friends--and we hope you will join us in the more intimate setting]]>

The Beatles' Anthology - Laser Light Show

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

Fujitsu Planetarium, De Anza College

http://www.deanza.edu/planetarium/

Fujitsu Planetarium - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: $9 $2 Parking&nbsp; (Coins/dollars only)

408-864-5791

Start Time(s): 9pm

An awesome display of laser light images accompanies selections from the entire span of the Beatles' career Selections include Twist and Shout, Yesterday, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, When I'm 64, Strawberry Fields Forever, and The End This show is appropriate for all ages]]>

Hendrix/Doors Lazer Psychedelia - Laser Light Show

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

Fujitsu Planetarium, De Anza College

http://www.deanza.edu/planetarium/

Fujitsu Planetarium - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: $9 $2 Parking&nbsp; (Coins/dollars only)

408-864-5791

http://www.planetarium.deanza.edu/saturday.html

Start Time(s): 10pm

A fantastic display of laser light images will be accompanied by the music of The Doors and Jimi Hendrix  Featured music selections include: Break On Through, Love Her Madly, Little Wing, People Are Strange, and Are You Experienced? Music from this show will be played at loud levels and may contain explicit lyrics]]>

Drake - Club Paradise Tour

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

Live Nation

http://www.union.sjsu.edu/ec/Event_Center_Arena/event_center_arena.html

San Jose State Event Center Arena - 290 S 7th Street San Jose CA 95192-0201

Admission: See Official Site

800-745-3000

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004676ACAB4941?artistid=1411317&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=5

Start Time(s): 8pm

Drake comes to San Jose State on his Club Paradise Tour with Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky Known initially for his role as Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation, Toronto-native Drake stepped out as a rapper and singer with pop appeal in 2006, when he initiated a series of mixtapes A year later, despite being unsigned, he scored major exposure when his cocky and laid-back track Replacement Girl featuring Trey Songz,was featured on BET's 106 & Park program as its "Joint of the Day" He raised his profile throughout the next several months by popping up on countless mixtapes and remixes, and he gradually became one of the most talked-about artists in the industry]]>

Introduction to French Dancing with Contra Dance Party

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

Bay Area Country Dance Society

http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/

First United Methodist Church - Palo Alto - 625 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto CA 94301

Admission: $5-$15

bacds@bacds.org

Start Time(s): 6pm-7pm&nbsp; Lesson 8pm-11pm&nbsp; Dance

Say "Oui!" to French Dancing at this evening's special hour-length lesson, and then stay for the dance that follows! At this recurring event, newcomers are always welcome The dancing is easy to learn, the music is live, and the event is a great social mixer Come alone or bring a guest Contra dances are done in long lines of couples Two couples dance together as a group of four for one round of the dance, until the two couples have changed places up and down the line and are facing the next couple, ready to start another round of the dance Newcomers you can dance and have fun on your first night! No lessons are required, but, if you come early, you will be shown the ropes The event is accompanied by top-notch musicians performing music from Irish, English, and American folk traditions and led by dance callers with local and national followings You get a chance to walk through each figure under the caller's direction before the dance starts, and both the caller and your fellow dancers will help you remember what to do at each point in the dance The dance repeats, so, after a few times through, your body will start to remember what to do, and you can fully enjoy the music!]]>

Contra Dance featuring Peak Nouveau

03-10-2012 - 03-10-2012

6

Bay Area Country Dance Society

http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/

First United Methodist Church - Palo Alto - 625 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto CA 94301

Admission: $5-$15

bacds@bacds.org

Start Time(s): 7:30pm-8pm&nbsp; Lesson 8pm-11pm&nbsp; Dance

At this recurring event, newcomers are always welcome The live music for tonight's dance is scheduled to be provided by Peak Nouveau The dancing is easy to learn, the music is live, and the event is a great social mixer Come alone or bring a guest Contra dances are done in long lines of couples Two couples dance together as a group of four for one round of the dance, until the two couples have changed places up and down the line and are facing the next couple, ready to start another round of the dance Newcomers you can dance and have fun on your first night! No lessons are required, but, if you come a half hour early, you will be shown the ropes The event is accompanied by top-notch musicians performing music from Irish, English, and American folk traditions and led by dance callers with local and national followings You get a chance to walk through each figure under the caller's direction before the dance starts, and both the caller and your fellow dancers will help you remember what to do at each point in the dance The dance repeats, so, after a few times through, your body will start to remember what to do, and you can fully enjoy the music!]]>

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]]>

Hold On! Music of Moses Hogan

03-11-2012 - 03-11-2012

Schola Cantorum

http://www.scholacantorum.org

First Congregational Church - Palo Alto - 1985 Louis Road Palo Alto CA 94303

Admission: $20-$25

650-254-1700

info@scholacantorum.org

http://www.scholacantorum.org

Start Time(s): 3pm-5pm &nbsp;

Silicon Valley's premier chorus, under the direction of Gregory Wait, presents a rousing celebration of Moses Hogan (1957-2003) recognized over his short life span for his extraordinary contemporary settings of deeply loved African-America spirituals With soloist James Creer]]>

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]]>

Ambrose Akinmusire and Gerald Clayton - San Jose Jazz Winter Fest

03-11-2012 - 03-11-2012

San Jose Jazz

http://sanjosejazz.org/en/winter-fest/icalrepeat.detail/2012/03/11/213/61/ambrose-akinmusire-a-gerald-clayton.html

Theatre on San Pedro Square - 29 N San Pedro Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: $30-$35

http://2012winterfest.eventbrite.com/

Start Time(s): 2pm

It would be difficult to find two more intriguing young Jazz artists than Ambrose Akinmusire and Gerald Clayton Put them together-in an artist-driven collaboration--and you're guaranteed a once-in-a-lifetime experience The discovery of Ambrose Akinmusire has been a slow and steady process Born and raised in Oakland, California, it was as a member of the Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble that Akinmusire first caught the attention of Saxophonist Steve Coleman, who hired him as a member of his Five Elements band for an extensive European tour when Akinmusire was just 19 In 2007, he won the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition from a panel of judges that included Quincy Jones, Clark Terry and Roy Hargrove, and was signed to Blue Note Records The result was 2011's When The Heart Emerges Glistening, a recording that earned a spot on umpteen "Top Ten" lists and cemented Akinmusire's reputation as a startlingly fresh young talent with a distinctive voice In a rave four-star review, DownBeat exclaimed that "clearly something very special and personal is at work here, a vision of jazz that's bigger than camps, broader and more intellectually restless than blowing sessions" Akinmusire's recent engagements have included four nights at the Jazz Standard in New York, a 12-date run in Europe and an appearance at the Playboy Jazz Festival A quarter of the age of Jazz, Gerald Clayton stakes his claim in the history and the present of this vital music with the following words, "Tradition and innovation can peacefully coexist" His dynamic and award-winning sound has been praised in print by the Jazz Times and Los Angeles Times The New York Times has saluted his "Oscar-Peterson like style" and "huge, authoritative presence" and DownBeat Magazine's 2008 Readers' Poll named him one of the top up-and-coming pianists to watch As a composer, his work has been commissioned by the Jazz Gallery in New York City and performed overseas by the BBC Orchestra The young pianist has recorded and performed with some of the most established names in Jazz such as Lewis Nash, Al Foster, Terrell Stafford, Diana Krall, Roy Hargrove, and Clark Terry Duo piano concerts with Clayton have featured artists as celebrated and diverse as Hank Jones, Benny Green, Kenny Barron, Mulgrew Miller and Tamir Hendelman He also relishes playing with Jazz's next generation of innovators, such as Dayna Stephens, Kendrick Scott, Gretchen Parlato, and 2011 Summer Fest artist Miguel Zenon With his Trio, Clayton recently released Bond: The Paris Sessions, containing his own compositions and fearless interpretations of Jazz standards]]>

Rupa & the April Fishes - San Jose Jazz Winter Fest

03-11-2012 - 03-11-2012

San Jose Jazz

http://sanjosejazz.org/en/winter-fest/icalrepeat.detail/2012/03/11/215/61/rupa-a-the-april-fishes.html

Theatre on San Pedro Square - 29 N San Pedro Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: $20-$25

http://2012winterfest.eventbrite.com/

Start Time(s): 6pm

Coming from the land of earthquakes, social movements, social networking, peace-lovers and global corporate conglomerates, Rupa & the April Fishes embody the pluralistic and paradoxical sounds of the San Francisco Bay Area A practicing physician by day and a musician by night, Rupa assembled a band that includes some of the Bay Area's most talented young musicians to play her original songs that mix elements of Gypsy Swing, Colombian Cumbia, French Chanson and Indian ragas The name the "April Fishes" was inspired by the French term les poissons d'avril, which is related to the English term "April Fools" In France on the first of April, people stick little paper fishes on unsuspecting people's backs The band's first performance was at the Red Poppy Art House, an autonomous art space in SF Since that incendiary show, Rupa & the April Fishes have been lighting up stages large and small including the Montreal Jazz Festival, The Power to the Peaceful Festival with Michael Franti, El Lugar Del Nopal in Tijuana, and the Sziget Festival in Budapest The band has toured extensively in the US, Canada and Europe, and has collaborated with visual artists, poets, circus artists, social shakers and many other inspiring rabble rousers Rupa & the April Fishes' debut album, 2008's eXtraOrdinary rendition, reached the top spot on the iTunes charts in its category and was featured on multiple National Public Radio programs Wrote the Utne Reader, "Clearly the work of a terrorist organization, eXtraOrdinary Rendition promotes dangerous anti-American notions such as multiculturalism, internationalism, and exuberant dancing" Their most recent album is Este Mundo Personnel: Rupa Marya, vocals, guitar Safa Shokrai, bass Aaron Kierbel, drums Mikhael Khalikulov, cello Mario Silva, trumpet]]>

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - Musical Revue

03-02-2012 - 03-11-2012

CSUEB Theatre and Dance Department

http://www20.csueastbay.edu/class/departments/theatre/performances.html

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

Admission: $10-$20 Park in Lot K for University Theatre events* *Campus parking is $10 per weekday, $5 per weekend day, or $2 per hour Permit dispensers, which accept credit cards or debit cards, are located in Lots K, H and N

510-885-3118

tickets@csueastbay.edu

Start Time(s): Fri, Sat: 8pm Sun (3/11): 2pm

This funny musical revue includes songs and vignettes about the modern world of romance This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as "the relationship" Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set This hilarious and touching revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, and to those who have dared to ask, "Say, what are you doing Saturday night?" This production is being staged in the University Theatre on California State University East Bay's campus]]>

Playford Ball Workshop - Period Dancing

03-11-2012 - 03-11-2012

Bay Area Country Dance Society

http://www.bacds.org/events/playfordball2012/

Palo Alto Masonic Center - 461 Florence Palo Alto CA 94301

Admission: $12

bacds@bacds.org

Start Time(s): 2pm-5pm

In preparation for their annual Playford Ball, Bay Area Country Dance Society will be hosting a workshop to teach the dances that will be featured at this year's Ball Bay Area Country Dance Society's Playford Ball, started in 1980 by Brad Foster, is one of their earliest and most popular activities While some communities have Playford Balls that limit themselves exclusively to dances that were published in John Playford and his descendents between 1650 and the late 1700s, this event covers dances written from 1650 to today The Playford Ball--as well as the rehearsal dance the evening beforehand (held in Hayward) and additional practice dances in the east bay, Peninsula, and Sierra Foothills--are organized by a large committee that devotes a great deal of effort to making the Ball a splendid event Very little dance instruction is required at the Ball, in large part because the Ball program and dance directions are distributed to west coast callers the November prior to the Ball]]>

Sundays with the St Lawrence

03-11-2012 - 03-11-2012

Stanford Lively Arts

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Dinkelspiel Auditorium - Stanford University - 471 Lagunita Drive Stanford CA 94305

Admission: $44-$50

650-725-ARTS (2787)

livelyarts@stanford.edu

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 2:30pm

In this all-Beethoven program, the St Lawrence String Quartet samples the expanse of the composer’s quartet repertoire, including Op18, No4, in which Beethoven challenges the conventions of the slow and dance movements; the monumental and surprising Op59, No1, with its Russian accents in tribute to the work’s commissioner, Count Razumovsky; and Op127, the first of the celebrated “late quartets,” whose composition spanned the composer’s final descent into deafness The program is as follows: Beethoven: String Quartet No4 in C minor, Op18, No4 (1798– 1800); String Quartet No7 in F Major, Op59, No1 (“Razumovsky 1”) (1806); String Quartet No12 in E-flat Major, Op127 (1825) Sundays with the St Lawrence is presented in partnership with Music at Stanford, and generously supported by Paul and Iris Brest]]>

George Kahumoku Jr and Masters of Hawaiian Music - Concert

03-11-2012 - 03-11-2012

Montalvo Arts Center

http://montalvoarts.org

Montalvo Arts Center - 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $35-$40

408-961-5858

http://www.montalvoarts.org

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

George Kahumoku Jr, a master slack key guitarist, will be joined onstage by Dennis Kamakahi, an award-winning slack key guitarist and prolific songwriter; Uncle Richard Ho’opi’l, ukulele and vocals, (NEA Folk Arts Heritage Fellow); and Bobby Ingano, renowned lay steel guitarist, come together in celebration of Hawaiian culture George Kahumoku Jr is a multiple Hanohano (Hawaiian Grammy) Award winner His most recent compilation, Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, Vol 2, captured him his fourth Grammy in 2010]]>

Trio Voronezh - Concert

03-11-2012 - 03-11-2012

Montalvo Arts Center

http://montalvoarts.org

Montalvo Arts Center - 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $30

408-961-5858

http://www.montalvoarts.org

Start Time(s): 3pm

Trio Voronezh’s astonishing virtuosity and delightful artistic innovation gives the trio the ability to alter the way audiences experience classical, folk and contemporary repertoire Discovered playing Bach in a Frankfurt, Germany subway station, Trio Voronezh has since made several tours of the US, and earned audience and critical praise Classically trained at the Conservatory in Voronezh, Russia, the members Valerie Petrukhin, Vladimir Volokhin (National Champion, All-Russian Domra Competition), and Sergei Teleshev formed the trio in 1993 in their native working-class city of Voronezh They play traditional Russian folk instruments: a double-bass balalaika (the three-stringed Russian national instrument, with a triangular body made of fir), a domra (a three-stringed short-necked ancestor of the mandolin), and a bajan (a chromatic-button accordion, with various registers) The trio’s diverse repertoire ranges from the works of Bach, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and Stravinsky to Russian folk songs, gypsy dance music, and popular songs by Gershwin This ever-expanding concert material is arranged by the trio’s members and performed with extraordinary virtuosity entirely from memory More recently they have added works by Astor Piazzolla, Alfred Schnittke, Shostakovich, and Strauss The trio made its US debut at the 1996 Oregon Bach Festival, becoming the sleeper-hit of the summer; the musicians were then immediately invited to return The first US tour began by bringing down the house on American Public Media's A Prairie Home Companion]]>

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&nbsp; Performance 6:30pm&nbsp; 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]]>

John Worley and the Mo Chi Quartet

03-14-2012 - 03-14-2012

3

San Jose Jazz

http://sanjosejazz.org/en/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2012/03/14/223/-/john-worley-and-the-mo-chi-quartet.html

Admission: No cover

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

If you ask any San Jose musician to name an accomplished, world-traveled music educator and performer, John Worley would be it This versatile trumpet, flugelhorn, and post horn player has toured internationally with the Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band, Pete Escovedo, Quincy Jones, Louie Bellson and countless other legends Worley is co-founder and co-host of San Jose Jazz's bimonthly Wednesday night Jazz jam, where he can be found tooting his horn under the moody lights of the Hedley Club Worley's talented new group, the Mo Chi Quartet, was formed with local pianist Murray Low, bassist Ken Okada, and drummer Kevin Higuchi in 2011 Their sound blends Japanese folk melodies with original Jazz compositions, celebrating the rich Asian heritage of Mo Chi’s members]]>

Ricardo Arjona - Latin Pop

03-14-2012 - 03-14-2012

3

HP Pavilion

http://www.hppavilion.com/schedule/

HP Pavilion - 525 W Santa Clara Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $55-$95

800-745-3000

http://www.ticketmaster.com/HP-Pavilion-At-San-Jose-tickets-San-Jose/venue/229393

Start Time(s): 8pm

Guatemalan singer/songwriter Ricardo Arjona is one of the most respected Latin artists, mostly for his social conscience and his integrity in writing and performing songs Born in Antigua, he was interested in music from an early age but later decided to become a rural schoolteacher He also played basketball for the Guatemalan national team, but continued to play his guitar and write songs in his spare time After realizing that music was his one true love, he moved to Mexico City; once there, he began looking for a record contract and played at many student festivals, increasing his status as a protest singer Arjona finally found a contract through PolyGram, but the label attempted to market him as a Latin-lover type on his debut album, Dejame Decir Que Te Amo (Let Me Say I Love You) Predictably, the album failed, and Arjona spent the next five years teaching and occasionally writing songs recorded by other artists He moved to Buenos Aires, began playing again, and soon returned to the recording sphere with material more suited to his experiences as a protest singer, namely Jesus Verbo No Sustantivo, a controversial song about his experiences at a Catholic school as a child It gained him a contract with Sony, which released many of his most popular albums, including Animal Nocturno Adentro, released in late 2005, was nominated for a 2006 Grammy in the Latin Pop Album category]]>

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]]>

Spring Break Reggae Party

03-16-2012 - 03-16-2012

5

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Club Fox - 2209 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $8

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 9pm 8pm&nbsp; Doors

The host for Spring Break Reggae Party, International DJ SupaMario, has toured with most mainstream reggae and hip hop artists as an opener, including Gregory Issacs, Barrington Levi, Burning Spear, Third World, Jimmy Cliff, Ky-Mani Marley, Micheal Franti, Don Carlos, Capelton, Macka B (UK), Pato Banton, EEK-A-Mouse, Sugar Minott, Steel Pulse, and Shaggy, just to name a few International DJ SupaMario has always been a show master of his craft, and he is a wonderful entertainer to watch Reggae Spring Break Party will be strickly a reggae format of rare and current reggae tunes for all to enjoy Reggae artists will be honored who have paved the way for others in the industry Their music will be played as a rememberance of past and present reggae legends that have made reggae music a genre to be noticed This will be a day to enjoy and celebrate, in a reggae format, dance and unity]]>

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]]>

Music of the Americas

03-16-2012 - 03-16-2012

5

Santa Clara Chorale

http://scc.org

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

Admission: $25 General Admission $20 Santa Clara University Faculty and Staff $20 Senior $10 Student $5 Under 18

408-883-4722

http://santaclarachorale.vbotickets.com/event/music_of_the_americas/1468

Start Time(s): 8pm

In preparation for its 2012 tour of Argentina and Uruguay, the Chorale sings music of the Americas This exciting program explores the musical styles and traditions of the New World, from Canada's Cape Bretton Island to Argentina Like last March's popular "Sounds of the Stage," "Music of the Americas" features Broadway favorites and jazz standards Enjoy the best of North America with mesmerizing Appalachian and Canadian folk favorites, bluegrass, and spirituals As we head to the south, you'll tap your toes to the infectious rhythm of Latin America's best dance beats, such as the tango, and works by Argentinian composers Ariel Ramirez, Oscar Escalada, and others]]>

Blake Shelton - Well Lit and Amplified Tour

03-16-2012 - 03-16-2012

5

HP Pavilion

http://www.hppavilion.com/schedule/

HP Pavilion - 525 W Santa Clara Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $4125-$5275

800-745-3000

http://www.ticketmaster.com/HP-Pavilion-At-San-Jose-tickets-San-Jose/venue/229393

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Oklahoma-native Blake Shelton moved to Nashville in 1994, two weeks after his high school graduation, to launch a songwriting career that would eventually make him one of the leading males in contemporary country music Favoring a traditional style of country music that included sentimental ballads as well as blue-collar rock songs, he made a splash in 2001 with the chart-topping single Austin, which spent five weeks at number one All Over Me and Ol' Red followed in 2002, pushing Shelton's accompanying debut album--the self-titled Blake Shelton--to gold status His next three consecutive albums also turned gold, and just last year he joined the judging panel of NBC's prime-time singing competition, The Voice]]>

Masters of the Baroque

03-17-2012 - 03-17-2012

6

Live At Mission Blue

http://www.liveatmissionblue.com/JungHae_Kim.html

Mission Blue Center - 475 Mission Blue Drive Brisbane CA 94005

Admission: $15-$20

info@liveatmissionblue.com

http://www.liveatmissionblue.com/Buy_Tickets.html

Start Time(s): 7:30pm&nbsp; Pre-concert talk 8pm&nbsp; Concert

Jacques Ogg, Wilbert Hazelzet, and Jaap ter Linden will present a concert of music by JS Bach Music for the evening will include Trio in D-Minor, Suite in G-major, Praludium, Fugue and Allegro in E flat-major, Sonata in B-minor, and Sonata in E-major]]>

Copacabana - Gala 2012

03-17-2012 - 03-17-2012

6

Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA)

http://www.arts4all.org/gala

Admission: Individual Tickets $275 Please contact us about available sponsorships

650-917-6800 x341

ggioia@arts4all.org

https://s07.123signup.com/servlet/SignUpMember?PG=1534114182300&P=15341141911423962300&Info

Start Time(s): 5:30pm

Please join us for a gala evening honoring Roy and Ruth Rogers for their 32 years as extraordinary arts education advocates, leadership volunteers and dedicated supporters Enjoy elegant dining, intriguing auctions and stellar performances! Dance the night away with Oz Ramsey's Bay Area Big Band Gala proceeds support arts education that instills and nurtures creativity in students of all ages Sponsorships & tickets now available]]>

Zumba Party for Japan

03-17-2012 - 03-17-2012

6

Japantown Business Association

https://www.facebook.com/events/240129949395344/

Admission: $20 pre-sale cash $30 limited pre-sale Premium ticket $25 regular ticket at the door Online fees apply

408-298-4303

norikotakeda1234@hotmail.com

https://japantown.vbotickets.com/event/zumba_party_for_japan/1646

Start Time(s): 7pm-9pm 6:30pm&nbsp; Doors &nbsp;

Special guest instructor, Nathan Blake from New York City and local Zumba and VivAsia instructors join together to raise funds for ongoing Japan relief effort, with a high energy, dance fitness (Latin, jazz, hip hop, VivAsia) event One year after the Tohoku Earthquake/Tsunami, Japan continues to work at clean-up and establishment of cities and communities affected by the quake and tsunami Proceeds will be sent directly to ongoing efforts in affected areas Sponsors: San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, Japantown Business Association, Kree-Aytcreate,Noriko Takeda-Rovner]]>

Bach to Blues 2012

03-17-2012 - 03-17-2012

6

Gavilan College Music Department

http://www.gavilan.edu/bachtoblues/

Gavilan College Theatre - 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard Gilroy CA 95020

Admission: $10-$15

408-846-4973

amarques@gavilan.edu

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

This is an annual showcase of regional talent, featuring Gavilan College faculty, students and performers from the community This year's line-up includes pianist Maria Amirkhanian, guitarist John Garcia, blues vocalist Nate Pruitt with his band--Primary Colors--and flamenco guitarist Alberto Marques The show will begin with a performance by the winner of the Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition]]>

Philharmonic Orchestra Concert

03-17-2012 - 03-17-2012

6

San Jose Youth Symphony

http://www.sjys.org

California Theatre - 345 S 1st Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $5-$15

408-885-9220

sjys@sjys.org

http://www.sjys.org/buy_tickets.html

Start Time(s): 2:30pm

The Philharmonic Orchestra is the premier orchestra of the San Jose Youth Symphony The members are outstanding players who demonstrate strong musicianship, have highly advanced technique, and are capable of the discipline necessary to perform in a pre-professional orchestral setting The Philharmonic Orchestra performs three subscription concerts per year in December, March and June at the historic California Theater in downtown San Jose The concerts showcase a wide range of challenging masterpieces from the standard symphonic repertoire, and select musicians have the opportunity to play in chamber music groups that perform at various venues throughout the year Enjoy this special program of the following pieces: Piston's The Incredible Flutist; Doppler's Concerto for Two Flutes and Orchestra; Sarasate's Navarra for Two Violins and Orchestra; Holst's The Planets with the Valley Christian High School Orchestra; and A Marquez's Danzon No 2]]>

Pink Floyd's The Wall - Laser Light Show

03-17-2012 - 03-17-2012

6

Fujitsu Planetarium, De Anza College

http://www.deanza.edu/planetarium/

Fujitsu Planetarium - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: $9 $2&nbsp; Parking (Coins/dollars only)

408-864-5791

http://www.planetarium.deanza.edu/saturday.html

Start Time(s): 10pm

It's The Wall as you've always seen it in your head; only now, it's on the big screen! Witness a fantastic display of laser light images while you listen to Pink Floyd classics like In The Flesh, Another Brick in the Wall (Pt 2), Hey You and Comfortably Numb]]>

Marco Stefani - Opera Recital

03-17-2012 - 03-17-2012

6

Pleasanton Civic Arts

http://www.firehousearts.org/events/events-list

Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Avenue Pleasanton CA 94566

Admission: $18-$22

925-931-4848

http://www.firehousearts.org/events/events-list

Start Time(s): 8pm

Tenor Marco Stefani makes his hometown debut with pianist Sunny Yoon The two will perform a song recital of English art song, French mélodie, German Lied, and Italian romanze, featuring Liszt's Tre Sonetti di Petrarca]]>

Prelude to Spring 2012

03-17-2012 - 03-17-2012

6

Peninsula Youth Orchestra

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

Admission: $5-$10

650-325-7967

pyo@pacbell.net

Start Time(s): 4pm

The Peninsula Youth Prep Orchestra welcomes the spring with a Prelude to Spring performance with Sinfonia Musica and Orchestra Nova]]>

Draw On, Sweet Night - Concert

03-17-2012 - 03-17-2012

6

California Bach Society

http://www.calbach.org

All Saints Episcopal Church - 555 Waverly Street Palo Alto CA 94301

Admission: $10-$25

415-262-0272

tickets@calbach.org

http://www.calbach.org/tickets.pl

Start Time(s): 8pm

The madrigal genre, with its different regional forms, reflected the rise of humanism in 16th century Europe, and with it, vernacular forms of music and poetry that flourished alongside Latin sacred music Composers such as Claudio Monteverdi, John Wilbye, Claudin de Sermisy, and Orlando di Lasso set the poetry of love and longing to music with distinctive word-painting and expressive harmonic turns, while drawing upon dance-like rhythms to convey more light-hearted subjects  ]]>

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/]]>

Broadway Nights - Pops Concert

03-18-2012 - 03-18-2012

California Pops Orchestra

http://www.californiapopsorchestra.com

Admission: $15-$40

650-856-8432

manager@californiapopsorchestra.com

http://www.californiapopsorchestra.com/cposhows.html

Start Time(s): 3pm

March brings the Pops' Broadway show with 80 years of American Musical Theater’s best music It’s not a surprise that the winners of the Tony Awards this year were revivals of terrific musicals like Anything Goes and How to Succeed in Business So of course there will be music from each of these winners in addition to many, many more And, yes, there will be some you can sing-along with]]>

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]]>

Music of the Americas

03-18-2012 - 03-18-2012

Santa Clara Chorale

http://scc.org

Admission: $25 General Admission $20 Santa Clara University Faculty and Staff $20 Senior $10 Student $5 Under 18

408-883-4722

http://santaclarachorale.vbotickets.com/event/music_of_the_americas/1479

Start Time(s): 4pm

In preparation for its 2012 tour of Argentina and Uruguay, the Chorale sings music of the Americas This exciting program explores the musical styles and traditions of the New World, from Canada's Cape Bretton Island to Argentina Like last March's popular "Sounds of the Stage," "Music of the Americas" features Broadway favorites and jazz standards Enjoy the best of North America with mesmerizing Appalachian and Canadian folk favorites, bluegrass, and spirituals As we head to the south, you'll tap your toes to the infectious rhythm of Latin America's best dance beats, such as the tango, and works by Argentinian composers Ariel Ramirez, Oscar Escalada, and others]]>

Guys & Dolls - Broadway In Concert

03-17-2012 - 03-18-2012

6

Symphony Silicon Valley

http://www.symphonysiliconvalley.org/concerts.php?pagecontID=203&showfeature=113

California Theatre - 345 S 1st Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $39-$75

408-286-2600 ext 2

http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/888754

Start Time(s): Sat: 8pm Sun: 2:30pm

Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows Based on The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown by Damon Runyon Songs like Adelaide's Lament, A Bushel and a Peck, I've Never Been in Love Before and Luck Be A Lady bring to life an irrepressible cast of characters in early 20th Century New York It all begins with a bet Nathan Detroit bets high-rolling gambler Sky Masterson that Sky cannot persuade Save-A-Soul Missionary Sister Sarah Brown to accompany him on a trip to Cuba While the worldly Sky works his charms on a wary Sarah, Nathan is doing his best to stay outside the matrimonial clutches of his long-suffering fiancée, Miss Adelaide Guys and Dolls is a fable about what happens to gambling men and the women who long to tame them Set in the colorful world of New York City in the mid 20th century, the romantic and funny story is populated with gangsters and gamblers, missionary dolls and scantily clad showgirls, and one of the great musical scores in the history of American theatre Broadway star Sarah Uriarte Berry, last seen as Eliza Doolittle in our concert version of My Fair Lady, will join us to play Sister Sarah Onstage with the Symphony Silicon Valley orchestra and chorus, Broadway luminaries along with other national and local musical theater notables, will bring you the music and story of Frank Loesser's Guys and Dolls--In Concert!]]>

An Evening with Leo Kottke - Acoustic Guitar

03-18-2012 - 03-18-2012

UpWest Arts

http://www.mountainview.gov/mvcpa/mar12.html

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts - 500 Castro Street Mountain View CA 94041

Admission: $18-$63

650-903-6000

performingarts@mvcpa.com

http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/mvcpa/schedule.html

Start Time(s): 7pm

Leo Kottke is truly a master of the acoustic guitar His playing has influenced generations of musicians and listeners, and he still tours relentlessly, playing his 6- and 12-stringed guitars for appreciative audiences from New England to California, Brisbane to Berlin]]>

With Strings Attached - Choral Concert

03-17-2012 - 03-18-2012

Masterworks Chorale

http://www.masterworks.org/season.htm

Admission: $10-$25

650-574-6210

http://www.masterworks.org/season.htm

Start Time(s): Sat: 8pm Sun: 4pm

This is a program full of mini-masterpieces from Handel to Mozart A couple of less-well-known offerings include: Raminsh's In the Night We Shall Go — The unique musical language of this Latvian-Canadian composer and the sensual poetry by Chilean Pablo Neruda combine in a gorgeous setting with intoxicating cello solo lines Richard Bjella has arranged Idumena, a haunting tune from Appalachia for two violins and chorus; the melody was prominent in the opening of the movie Cold Mountain]]>

Afiara String Quartet

03-18-2012 - 03-18-2012

Music at Kohl Mansion

http://www.musicatkohl.org./

Kohl Mansion - 2750 Adeline Drive Burlingame CA 94010

Admission: $15-$45

650-762-1130

http://www.musicatkohl.org/tickets.php

Start Time(s): Pre-Concert Talk with Kai Christiansen: 6pm Concert: 7pm

The Afiara String Quartet balances a lively interest in new works with deep insight into core classical repertoire The all-Canadian Afiara offers performances of “startling intensity” with a “powerful, keen-edged collective sound” (San Francisco Classical Voice) Formed in 2006 and mentored at San Francisco State University by the Alexander String Quartet, the Afiara takes its name from the Spanish fiar, meaning “to trust”, a basic element vital to the depth and joy of its music-making The quartet is currently in residence at The Juilliard School, serving as teaching assistants to the Juilliard String Quartet Repertoire includes: Sibelius, String Quartet in D minor, Op 56 “Voces Intimae” Carl Nielsen, String Quartet No 4 in F major, Op 44 Haydn, String Quartet in F major, Op 74, No 2]]>

Spring Concert

03-18-2012 - 03-18-2012

Peninsula Youth Orchestra

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

Admission: $5-$10

650-325-7967

pyo@pacbell.net

Start Time(s): PYA: 3:30pm PYO: 4:30pm

The Peninsula Youth Orchestra (PYO) and the Peninsula Young Artists (PYA) comes back again in March in ready to perform their hearts out in symphonic unison]]>

Symphony Orchestra Concert

03-18-2012 - 03-18-2012

California Youth Symphony

http://www.cys.org

Flint Center for the Performing Arts - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: $15-adult general admission; $10-students and seniors

650-325-6666

CaliforniaYouthSymphony@gmail.com

http://www.cys.org

Start Time(s): 2:30pm-4:30pm

The California Youth Symphony will present a rousing winter concert with works by Ravel, Paganini, Strauss and Stravinsky]]>

Romeo Santos - Formula Volume 1 Tour

03-20-2012 - 03-20-2012

2

HP Pavilion

http://www.hppavilion.com/schedule/

HP Pavilion - 525 W Santa Clara Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $3950-$8950

800-745-3000

http://www.ticketmaster.com/HP-Pavilion-At-San-Jose-tickets-San-Jose/venue/229393

Start Time(s): 8pm

When fans look at Romeo today, they see a charismatic and natural artist whose formidable showmanship captivates his audience and whose suave sensuality has enslaved hearts around the world This, however, has not always been the case It is hard to believe that just a few years ago, Romeo was a shy boy, afraid to show an ounce of emotion Through his music and with the help of his fans and friends, Romeo was able to shed his skin and release the tiger within Today, Romeo owns the stage as well as the "skin he is in" His confidence, humor, and intense connection with his fans are what keep drawing them back to him Romeo wears multiple hats--producer, composer, vocalist--the sky is the limit He is, above all, a master wordsmith, whose colorful palette of metaphors paints vivid portraits of love, passion, anger, and jealousy; he possesses a profound ability to tap into the human psyche, captivating the tough young audience, even when he turns to serious themes such as domestic violence Romeo recently embarked on his journey as a solo artist with his debut solo album, entitled Formula The artist has chosen an eclectic mix of Bachata, R&B, Ballads--up tempo and fusion to delight his fans Romeo's wild ride has just begun]]>

An Evening with Pop Fiction - Party Band

03-23-2012 - 03-23-2012

5

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Club Fox - 2209 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $15 $13 in advance

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 9pm 8pm&nbsp; Doors

Reserve your spot on the dance floor, Pop Fiction is here! Pop Fiction is an 8-piece "party band extraordinaire" featuring unmatched talent, versatility, energy, style, and polish--both musically and visually From the minute they hit the stage, Pop Fiction churns out nonstop dance hits, sing-alongs, and favorites from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s--from Donna Summer to AC/DC to Lady Gaga and everything in between They are guaranteed to keep the dance floor packed and audiences of all ages ecstatic all night The eight performers, dressed to impress, deliver high-energy performances with fantastic choreography, audience participation, and pure unadulterated sexy fun throughout the night!]]>

Lady Antebellum - Own The Night Tour

03-23-2012 - 03-23-2012

5

HP Pavilion

http://www.hppavilion.com/schedule/

HP Pavilion - 525 W Santa Clara Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $3950-$5950

800-745-3000

http://www.ticketmaster.com/HP-Pavilion-At-San-Jose-tickets-San-Jose/venue/229393

Start Time(s): 7pm

Formed in 2006 by Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood, Lady Antebellum make contemporary country music that relies on the trio's rich harmonies and impeccable instrumental skills Since its inception, the trio has graduated from dive bars to the Grand Ole Opry, opening for Phil Vassar, Rodney Atkins, and Carrie Underwood along the way The group signed with Capitol Nashville in 2007 and released its first single, Love Don't Live Here, which peaked at number three on the country charts A self-titled debut album followed in April 2008, featuring production from Victoria Shaw and Paul Worley and stocked with more country hits Within a year and a half, Lady Antebellum's debut had gone platinum and earned a Grammy nomination, and the band enjoyed its newfound success while putting the finishing touches on a second album, Need You Now This new album went gold during its second week of release and reached platinum status soon after At the 2011 Grammys, Lady Antebellum took home five awards Lady Antebellum's third studio album, Own the Night, for which the group wrote ten of the twelve tracks, as well as co-producing the project with Worley, generated a hot single on the country charts right out of the box, Just a Kiss, which became the trio's fastest rising single yet]]>

Uncle Buffett - A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett

03-24-2012 - 03-24-2012

6

Fox Theatre

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Club Fox - 2209 Broadway Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $15 $12 in advance

650-369-7770

http://tickets.foxrwc.com/

Start Time(s): 8pm 7pm&nbsp; Doors

With over 30 albums, Jimmy Buffett has entertained audiences all over the world Jimmy invented "Tropical Rock" and defined the feel-good grooves that have thrilled Phlockers and Parrotheads for over 40 years Uncle Buffett brings this spirit to the west coast with a top-notch band of veteran Grammy and Oscar award winning players]]>

An Invitation to a Voyage

03-24-2012 - 03-24-2012

6

Music At The Mission

http://www.musicatmsj.org/season.html

Mission San Jose - 43300 Mission Boulevard Fremont CA 94539

Admission: $20-$25

510-305-1364

http://www.musicatthemission.vbotickets.com/event/an_invitation_to_a_voyage/1249

Start Time(s): 7:15pm&nbsp; Pre-Concert Talk 8pm&nbsp; Concert

Come take a musical journey with Music at the Mission!  Featured selections for the evening will include John Corigliano's Voyage, Johannes Brahms' Violin and Piano Sonata no 1 in G, op 78, Jennifer Higdon's Piano Trio, and Schubert's Quintet in A, D 667, "The Trout"]]>

Stirring Voices

03-24-2012 - 03-24-2012

6

Mission Chamber Orchestra of San Jose

http://www.missionchamber.org/

California Theatre - 345 S 1st Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: General admission: $30 Seniors: $25 Students (25 and under): $15 Children (12 and under): $10

408-236-3350

info@missionchamber.org

http://www.missionchamber.org/cat_season_16th_Year.shtml

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

The Mission Chamber Orchestra of San Jose expands to a full orchestra and joins forces with San Jose Symphonic Choir and Vivace Teen Chorus Roger Wright, piano, is the featured soloist in a program of works by Vaughan Williams, Tchaikovsky, Dvorák and Ravel  ]]>

Maxx Cabello Jr and The Breakdown - Rock

03-24-2012 - 03-24-2012

6

9Lives

http://www.ninelivesclub.com/Event_Calendar.html

9Lives - 7430 Monterey Street Gilroy CA 95020

Admission: $10 cover Ages 21+

408-337-1799

4info@ninelivesclub.com

http://www.ticketfly.com/venue/867

Start Time(s): 9pm 8pm&nbsp; Doors

The American music flame will never go out as long as young artists such as Maxx Cabello Jr take the torch and keep it burning This young amazing guitarist, soulful vocalist, and prolific songwriter is turning heads and bending the ears of the most jaded veteran musicians and music aficionados Straight out of the South Bay, this quiet-spoken, polite college student turns into a powerful and captivating artist when he begins to play the guitar We expect his star to be on the rise in the musical sky before long His shades of music are reminiscent of the most renowned guitarists of our time In his work are the inspirations of Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana, but Maxx definitely adds his own artistry, showing only influences by the guitar legends His hard driving method of playing is accomplished as well as energetic His singing is clear and strong as he expresses his music with sensitivity and honesty giving him a very recognizable voice Even though the late, great John Lee Hooker praised this young guitar player's talent, don't expect to hear any traces of Hooker's Delta blues style in Cabello's offerings His eclectic approach captures audiences from young to old, and his shows are consistently packed with diverse and enthusiastic listeners One thing is for sure: the minute he steps foot on stage, you should be prepared for an electrifying, all out performance that you will never forget]]>

Chris Stuart and Janet Beazley - Bluegrass Concert

03-24-2012 - 03-24-2012

6

Redwood Bluegrass Associates

http://www.rba.org/index.html

First Presbyterian Church - Mountain View - 1667 Miramonte Avenue Mountain View CA 94040

Admission: $20 Discount for advance purchase Half-price for kids 13-18 Free for kids 12 and under with paying adult

650-691-9982

http://www.rba.org/tickets.html

Start Time(s): 8pm&nbsp; Concert 7pm&nbsp; Doors open 5pm Jamming starts

Chris Stuart is a songwriter, singer, guitarist, old-time banjo player, teacher, and writer He is a winner of the Merlefest Chris Austin Songwriting Contest in both bluegrass and gospel categories His songs also have been recorded by Dale Ann Bradley, Michael Cleveland, Claire Lynch, Doyle Lawson, Suzanne Thomas, Bobby Osborne, Larry Cordle, and Cornerstone Chris has recorded several albums and toured widely with his band Backcountry, as well as with the New York-based band Cornerstone He is likely the only bluegrass musician with a degree in Medieval History who has performed in Oman Janet Beazley is a bluegrass banjo player, singer, songwriter, and teacher She first performed bluegrass with Copperline, which also included Eric Uglum, and has been a member of Backcountry with Chris Stuart since 2005 In addition to the albums she and Chris have recorded together, Janet released a highly-aclaimed solo CD which spent nearly a year in the national bluegrass charts Janet is likely the only bluegrasser who has a Doctorate in Early Music Performance, teaches Early Music, and plays Baroque flute and recorder Favorites at music camps around the world, Chris Stuart and Janet Beazley play mostly original material in the traditions of bluegrass, Americana, and even early music They put on a great show! Joining them to round out the evening will be Brittany Haas and Lauren Rioux  As a duo, the women bring their extensive knowledge of Appalachian music and experience of being at the forefront of the contemporary string band scene, as well as the strength and depth of seasoned performers Their music is steeped in groove, emotion-filled, and harmonically progressive The joy they share on stage as they weave and dance through duets on their instruments and vocals is palpable among audience]]>

The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - Laser Light Show

03-24-2012 - 03-24-2012

6

Fujitsu Planetarium, De Anza College

http://www.deanza.edu/planetarium/shows_rental/saturday_shows_alt.html

Fujitsu Planetarium - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: $9 $2 Parking&nbsp; (Coins/dollars only)

408-864-5791

Start Time(s): 9pm

An awesome display of laser light images accompanies selections from one of the most revered albums of all time Selections include With a Little Help From My Friends, She's Leaving Home, When I'm 64, Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds and A Day in the Life]]>

Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd - Laser Light Show

03-24-2012 - 03-24-2012

6

Fujitsu Planetarium, De Anza College

http://www.deanza.edu/planetarium

Fujitsu Planetarium - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: $9 $2&nbsp; Parking (Coins/dollars only)

408-864-5791

http://www.planetarium.deanza.edu/saturday.html

Start Time(s): 10pm

A fantastic display of laser light images accompanies selections from Pink Floyd's classic album Songs include Speak to Me, Breathe, On the Run, Time, The Great Gig in the Sky, Money, Us and Them, Any Colour You Like, Brain Damage, and Eclipse]]>

Richard Marx - Pop and Adult Contemporary

03-24-2012 - 03-24-2012

6

City of Campbell

http://www.cityofcampbell.com/heritagetheatre/events.htm

Heritage Theatre - 1 W Campbell Avenue Campbell CA 95008

Admission: $36-$46

408-866-2700

BoxOffice@cityofcampbell.com

http://www.cityofcampbell.com/heritagetheatre/events.htm

Start Time(s): 8pm

For over 20 years, Richard Marx has consistenty and powerfully made his mark on the music industry He's been nominated for Grammy awards three times and received an American Music Award nomination for favorite male singer In addition to selling over 30 million records, and writing thirteen #1 songs, he has remained a fixture on pop and adult contemporary radio for years, even as he emerged as a top producer working with some of the biggest names in the music business His number one hits have included Hold On To The Nights, Satisfied, and Right Here Waiting]]>

Contra Dance featuring The Rosin Doctors

03-24-2012 - 03-24-2012

6

Bay Area Country Dance Society

http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/

First United Methodist Church - Palo Alto - 625 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto CA 94301

Admission: $5-$15

bacds@bacds.org

Start Time(s): 7:30pm-8pm&nbsp; Lesson 8pm-11pm&nbsp; Dance

At this recurring event, newcomers are always welcome The live music for tonight's dance is scheduled to be provided by The Rosin Doctors The dancing is easy to learn, the music is live, and the event is a great social mixer Come alone or bring a guest Contra dances are done in long lines of couples Two couples dance together as a group of four for one round of the dance, until the two couples have changed places up and down the line and are facing the next couple, ready to start another round of the dance Newcomers you can dance and have fun on your first night! No lessons are required, but, if you come a half hour early, you will be shown the ropes The event is accompanied by top-notch musicians performing music from Irish, English, and American folk traditions and led by dance callers with local and national followings You get a chance to walk through each figure under the caller's direction before the dance starts, and both the caller and your fellow dancers will help you remember what to do at each point in the dance The dance repeats, so, after a few times through, your body will start to remember what to do, and you can fully enjoy the music!]]>

Big Rock Show

03-24-2012 - 03-24-2012

6

SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery

http://www.artboutiki.com

SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery - 577 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $10 at the door

408-971-8929

Start Time(s): 7pm-11pm

Live music featuring The Song Dynasty Orangutang others TBA $10 at the door]]>

San Jose Taiko

03-24-2012 - 03-24-2012

6

City of Sunnyvale - Community Services Department

https://recreationclasses.insunnyvale.org/scripts/wsrtlive.wsc/wbps0210.html?wbsi=lEkjkjTpsjcjnjCM

Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre - 550 E Remington Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94087

Admission: $28 general $22 students and seniors

408-733-6611

boxoffice@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us

Start Time(s): 8pm &nbsp;

With its iconic “fat drums,” San Jose Taiko is easily one of the South Bay’s most recognizable and popular cultural arts organizations, wowing audiences since 1973 This internationally recognized group fills the theater with sound, color and physicality in a spectacular show of drumming and dance Renowned for a uniquely sansei, or third generation Japanese-American, style, San Jose Taiko blends ancient Japanese rhythms and movement with African, Balinese, Brazilian, Latin and jazz percussion and contemporary dance Troupe members not only perform, but also compose, choreograph, costume and even handcraft the drums in this art form which celebrates harmony Taiko last performed in Sunnyvale in 2009 to a sell-out crowd]]>

March Musical Melange Celebration

03-25-2012 - 03-25-2012

Pacifica Performances

http://www.pacificaperformances.org/concerts/concerts.php

Pacifica Center for the Arts - 1220 Linda Mar Boulevard Pacifica CA 94044

Admission: $20-$25

650-355-1882

info@pacificaperformances.org

Start Time(s): 5pm-8pm

This exciting concert will feature three wonderful artists who will perform for in celebration of spring and of live music! This event will feature: local and international favorites, the Curios, playing their exciting blend of alternative, original folk/rock grooves; Golden Bough, performing their wonderful original and traditional Celtic music; and Jeremy Cohen playing violin jazz, with Larry Dunlap and Jim Kerwin playing south side Chicago violin swing This event will be a ball for everyone--there will be special light dinner selections, a silent auction, and great music! This show will benefit Pacifica Performances]]>

Critical Mass Concert

03-24-2012 - 03-25-2012

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: $10&nbsp; General $5&nbsp; Students, Seniors and Military

glasmanilan@deanza.edu

Start Time(s): Sat: 7:30pm Sun: 2:30pm

De Anza Chorale, Vintage Singers, and Chamber Orchestra perform Schubert's Mass in G and Haydn's Mass in Time of War This event is being held in the Visual and Performing Arts Center]]>

Spring Zing - Concert

03-25-2012 - 03-25-2012

San Jose Chamber Orchestra

http://www.sjco.org

Le Petit Trianon - 72 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: $10-$60

408-295-4416

sjco@sbcglobal.net

http://www.sjcotickets.org

Start Time(s): 7pm

Guest conductor Eric Kujawsky will lead the San Jose Chamber Orchestra in a lively concert featuring Aaron Copland's Concerto for Clarinet, Michael Daughtery's Strut, and Beethoven's String Quartet in C major, op 59 as arranged for a string orchestra]]>

Evan Marshall, Mandolin Virtuoso

03-25-2012 - 03-25-2012

Los Gatos Community Concert Association

http://www.lgcca.org

Admission: $5-$20

408-395-4283

info.lgcca.org

http://www.lgcca.org

Start Time(s): 2:30pm &nbsp;

He is the world’s premier solo mandolin virtuoso, tabbed by guitar legend Chet Atkins as “one of the few great musicians of our time” Evan Marshall has a uniquely recognizable approach to solo mandolin: classical, with strong influences from the Italian and American folk traditions Whether he’s performing at New York’s Merkin Hall, on A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor or as a featured soloist at Disneyland, Evan is in high demand as a performer His bass lines, chords, rhapsodic runs and tremolo melodies have been showcased on five solo CDs, and Evan has been a featured guest artist in Pops concerts with many symphony orchestras, including Houston, Phoenix, Long Beach, Grand Rapids, San Antonio and Jacksonville Admired by fellow mandolinists and adored by audiences, Evan’s dazzling mastery of the instrument creates a sensational concert]]>

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]]>

Kelly Clarkson - Stronger Tour 2012

03-27-2012 - 03-27-2012

2

Goldenvoice

http://www.union.sjsu.edu/ec/Event_Center_Arena/event_center_arena.html

San Jose State Event Center Arena - 290 S 7th Street San Jose CA 95192-0201

Admission: $3950-$6950

800-745-3000

http://www.union.sjsu.edu/ec/Event_Center_Arena/event_center_arena.html

Start Time(s): 8pm

Global superstar Kelly Clarkson embarks on her Stronger Tour 2012 in support of her fifth studio album, Stronger The first leg of her world tour kicks off with a North American 40 plus city trek with special guest Matt Nathanson The album, Stronger, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 and #2 on the Digital Albums Chart Entertainment Weekly calls Stronger “a breakup album for the ages,” while Billboard states, “She’s in her strongest form yet on fifth album Stronger”]]>

La Boheme - Opera on Film

03-25-2012 - 03-27-2012

2

Camera Cinemas

http://www.cameracinemas.com/operas.shtml

Camera 3 - 288 S 2nd Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $17

408-786-7323

cameracinema@aol.com

http://www.cameracinemas.com/operas.shtml

Start Time(s): Sun: 12pm Tues: 7:30pm

La Boheme--which talks of the fragile nature of happiness in a world of poverty, cold, and disease--is an example of the 19th century trend toward social realism in art In Puccini's signature opera, however, the aesthetic of Verism--the Italian equivalent of the French Naturalism of Emile Zola--becomes more sentimental, and the brutality of social reality is depicted less crudely than elsewhere Four young artists live out their everyday lives amid dreams and disappointments, waiting for the event that is to win them renown, but poverty and misfortune deprive the leading characters, Mimi and Rodolfo, of the joy of mutual love]]>

Borromeo String Quartet

03-30-2012 - 03-30-2012

5

Sunset Concerts at Saint Luke's

http://borromeoquartet.org

St Luke's Episcopal Church, Los Gatos - 20 University Avenue Los Gatos CA 95030-6009

Admission: $25 Seniors $20 Students $10

408-354-4560

http://sunsetconcerts.org

Start Time(s): 8pm &nbsp;

Bach - Passacaglia and Fugue in c minor for organ, BWV 582, arranged for string quartet by Nicholas Kitchen; Jaffe - String Quartet No 2, "Aeolian and Sylvan Figures"; Beethoven - String Quartet in C Major, Op 59, no 3 Since their explosive debut in 1989, the critically acclaimed Borromeo String Quartet have become one of the most sought after string quartets in the world, performing over 100 concerts of classical and contemporary music across three continents every season Audiences and critics alike champion their ability to bring back the contemporary fire to often heard works from the classic repertoire while making even the most challenging new music approachable "To hear and see them perform has always felt to me like taking a private tour through a composer's mind," says Cathy Fuller, host of the Classics in the Morning show on WGBH, Boston's famed classical NPR station "They probe and analyze from every angle until they discover how to best unveil the psychological, physical, and spiritual states that a great piece of music evokes They're champions of new musicbut they also thrive on making the old classics sound vital and fresh" In January 2011 the New York Times wrote, "The digital tide washing over society is lapping at the shores of classical music The Borromeo players have embraced it in their daily musical lives like no other major chamber music group"]]>

Paul McCandless and Antonio Calogero - World Music and Jazz Duo

03-31-2012 - 03-31-2012

6

Pacifica Performances

http://www.pacificaperformances.org/concerts/concerts.php

Pacifica Center for the Arts - 1220 Linda Mar Boulevard Pacifica CA 94044

Admission: $12-$20

650-355-1882

info@pacificaperformances.org

http://www.pacificaperformances.org/concerts/concerts.php

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

This innovative world music and jazz duo features original works performed by two of the most gifted contemporary instrumentalists Italian guitar master Antonio Calogero, hailed by the Los Angeles Times as an "evocative sound painter," teams up with Grammy-winner Paul McCandless, a multi-instrumentalist and composer from the legendary group Oregon This exceptional duo performs music that embodies the spirit of the Mediterranean, yet transcends all music boundaries You will not want to miss this performance!]]>

Redwood Symphony March Concert

03-31-2012 - 03-31-2012

6

Redwood Symphony

http://www.redwoodsymphony.org/concerts/2011-12/season2011.html

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

Admission: $10-$25 Kids 17 and under free

650-366-6872

info@redwoodsymphony.org

http://www.redwoodsymphony.org/concerts/2011-12/season2011.html

Start Time(s): 7pm&nbsp; Pre-concert lecture 8pm&nbsp; Concert

This is a program for lovers of the last century's most profound music! Husa's terrifying masterwork, Music for Prague 1968--his response to the Soviet Union's occupation of Czechoslovakia--was written for concert band, then transcribed for orchestra It will be performed in the Bay Area for the first time at this concert Concertino for Trumpet, Jolivet's tour de force for trumpet and chamber orchestra, is like atonal jazz Finally, Bartok's crowning masterpiece, Concerto for Orchestra, brings the program to a jubilant, life-affirming conclusion!]]>

After You've Gone Songs of Forlorn Love

03-31-2012 - 03-31-2012

6

The Golden Chordsmen

http://www.goldenchordsmen.org/events.htm

Admission: $15-$25

650-344-SING

Start Time(s): 2pm

The Golden Chordsmen present their Spring Show for 2012, After You've Gone This one-show concert will feature songs of forlorn love, and features an original script by Tom Addison and Sound Judgment]]>

Masterworks Young Artist Gala - Concert

03-31-2012 - 03-31-2012

6

Nova Vista Symphony

http://www.novavista.org

West Valley College Theater - 14000 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $10-$20 Free for kids 12 and under

408-624-1492

info@novavista.org

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/194862

Start Time(s): 8pm

The Masterworks Young Artist Gala, under the musical direction of Anthony Quartuccio, will feature performances by Yujin Ariza on violin--Winner of Nova Vista Symphony's 2010 Young Artist Competition--and the San Jose Chamber Youth Orchestra  Selections for the evening include Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain, Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, Mollicone's Behind Me Dips Eternity, and Ravel's Daphnis et Chloe, Suite No 2]]>

Bay Area Teen Idol

03-31-2012 - 03-31-2012

6

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: Tickets for the Final Performances are $2500

408-357-7402

Start Time(s): See Official Site

Bay Area Teen Idol Competition Announcing the First Annual South Bay Teen Idol Competition & Benefit South Bay Teen Idol is a three-part amateur vocal competition awarding a $2,500 Scholarship to the best teen vocalist in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties Vocalists from all backgrounds will compete for the top 3 scholarships March 31st, 2012 Addison-Penzak JCC, Los Gatos CA For more information please contact Diana Schnabel at diana@svjccorg or 4083577402]]>

Jonathan Bass - Piano Concert

03-31-2012 - 03-31-2012

6

Steinway Society of the Bay Area

http://www.steinwaythebayarea.com

Le Petit Trianon - 72 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: $45-left side; $35-center; $25-right side $5 off for seniors 65+, and students

408-286-2600 x23

bmchenry@symphonysiliconvalley.org

http://www.steinwaythebayarea.com

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Highly esteemed from coast to coast, Jonathan Bass to San Jose from Boston Conservatory, where he is head of the piano department He was mentored by some of the greatest contemporary teachers at Julliard, Moscow Conservatory and Indiana University, and has performed under the direction of top conductors such as Abbado, Dohnanyi and Ozawa]]>

Contra Dance featuring The Crabapples

03-31-2012 - 03-31-2012

6

Bay Area Country Dance Society

http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/

First United Methodist Church - Palo Alto - 625 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto CA 94301

Admission: $5-$15

bacds@bacds.org

Start Time(s): 7:30pm-8pm&nbsp; Lesson 8pm-11pm&nbsp; Dance

At this recurring event, newcomers are always welcome The live music for tonight's dance is scheduled to be provided by The Crabapples The dancing is easy to learn, the music is live, and the event is a great social mixer Come alone or bring a guest Contra dances are done in long lines of couples Two couples dance together as a group of four for one round of the dance, until the two couples have changed places up and down the line and are facing the next couple, ready to start another round of the dance Newcomers you can dance and have fun on your first night! No lessons are required, but, if you come a half hour early, you will be shown the ropes The event is accompanied by top-notch musicians performing music from Irish, English, and American folk traditions and led by dance callers with local and national followings You get a chance to walk through each figure under the caller's direction before the dance starts, and both the caller and your fellow dancers will help you remember what to do at each point in the dance The dance repeats, so, after a few times through, your body will start to remember what to do, and you can fully enjoy the music!]]>

Playford Ball - Period Dancing

03-31-2012 - 03-31-2012

6

Bay Area Country Dance Society

http://www.bacds.org/events/playfordball2012/

San Jose Women's Club and Landmark Ballroom - 75 S 11th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Pre-registration required: $45&nbsp; General $39&nbsp; General before 2/29 $10&nbsp; Gallery seating (non-dancing)

510-487-8141

marionsmail2@earthlink.net

http://www.bacds.org/events/playfordball2012/

Start Time(s): 7:15pm-11pm 6:45pm&nbsp; Doors

Bay Area Country Dance Society's Playford Ball, started in 1980 by Brad Foster, is one of their earliest and most popular activities While some communities have Playford Balls that limit themselves exclusively to dances that were published in John Playford and his descendents between 1650 and the late 1700s, this event covers dances written from 1650 to today The Playford Ball--as well as the rehearsal dance the evening beforehand (held in Hayward) and additional practice dances in the east bay, Peninsula, and Sierra Foothills--are organized by a large committee that devotes a great deal of effort to making the Ball a splendid event As a result, Ball attendees are treated to marvelous decorations, excellent food, and exquisite music Very little dance instruction is required at the Ball, in large part because the Ball program and dance directions are distributed to west coast callers the November prior to the Ball Formal or festive attire is encouraged among ball attendees, with many attendees choosing to wear period costume--although hoops and panniers are discouraged due to space considerations--or outfits relating to the year's theme Attendance has been between 100-150 for the past several years; sizable contingents from southern California and the Pacific northwest, as well as attendees from New York, Boston, and Alaska, have been in regular attendance]]>

Big Rock Show

03-31-2012 - 03-31-2012

6

SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery

http://www.artboutiki.com

SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery - 577 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $10 at the door

408-971-8929

Start Time(s): 7pm-11pm

Collaboration between Local Bay Area Music, Blacklight Findings and SaveAlternative Fierce Creatures Tumbleweed Wanderers Forres Day One more band TBA $10 at the door]]>

Totem - Cirque Du Soleil

03-02-2012 - 04-01-2012

6

Cirque Du Soleil

http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/totem/tickets/san-jose.aspx

Admission: $58-$24850

http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/totem/tickets/san-jose.aspx

Start Time(s): Tues-Sat: 8pm* Sun: 1pm, 5pm* -plus- 4pm shows 3/9, 3/10, 3/16/, 3/17, 3/29-3/31 *Note: NO SHOWS 3/20-3/25 &nbsp;

Totem traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations Inspired by many founding myths, Totem illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species Somewhere between science and legend Totem explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential]]>

Bach & Beethoven: Beethoven's Ninth Symphony

03-30-2012 - 04-01-2012

6

Symphony Silicon Valley

http://www.symphonysiliconvalley.org/concerts.php?pagecontID=203&showfeature=104

California Theatre - 345 S 1st Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $39-$75

408-286-2600, Ext 2

http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/888754

Start Time(s): Fri, Sat: 8pmSun: 2:30pm

Beethoven's Ninth is the unquestioned champion of the concert hall--a work that sums up the Classical age, looks forward to what would follow--and has come to represent courage, hope, and triumph around the world The concert opens with Bach's First Brandenburg Concerto, itself a supreme masterpiece of the Baroque]]>

Borromeo String Quartet

04-01-2012 - 04-01-2012

Music at Kohl Mansion

http://www.musicatkohl.org./

Kohl Mansion - 2750 Adeline Drive Burlingame CA 94010

Admission: $15-$45

650-762-1130

http://www.musicatkohl.org/tickets.php

Start Time(s): Pre-Concert Talk with Kai Christiansen: 6pm Concert: 7pm

Since its explosive debut in 1989, the Borromeo String Quartet has become one of the most sought after strings quartets in the world, performing over 100 concerts of classical and contemporary literature across three continents each season As Quartet-in-Residence at the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music for seventeen years, the Borromeo Quartet has made opening the doors of perception to chamber music its principal mission The quartet’s long-awaited Music at Kohl début offers a magnificent program with a surprise twist Repertoire includes: Bach, Fugue (arranged for String Quartet) Beethoven, String Quartet in C-sharp minor, Op 131 Beethoven, String Quartet in E minor, Op 59, No 2 “Razumovsky”]]>

Pirates of Penzance

03-24-2012 - 04-01-2012

6

Lyric Theatre

http://lyrictheatre.org/jl/currentseason/pirates2012.html

Montgomery Theater - 271 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $10-$35

408-986-1455

http://lyrictheatre.org/jl/currentseason/pirates2012.html

Start Time(s): Thurs-Sat: 8pm Sun: 2pm

Start with a band of rollicking pirates who get caught with a gaggle of proper maidens, then add in some ridiculous logic, whimsical Major General, the Keystone Cops, and a misplaced sense of duty The result is a comic masterpiece loved by audiences the world over]]>

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]]>

Etienne Charles Quintet

04-04-2012 - 04-04-2012

3

Stanford Lively Arts

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

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

Admission: $24

650-725-ARTS (2787)

livelyarts@stanford.edu

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 8pm

A much talked-about newcomer on the international jazz scene, trumpeter Etienne Charles represents the fourth generation of a musical family from the island of Trinidad—a cultural heritage that shines through in the buoyant rhythms of Folklore, his 2009 CD of all-original compositions Combining these island accents with an up-to-the-minute post-bop sensibility, and fronting his acoustic group with a clear and sumptuous horn tone, Charles is, in JazzTimes’ words, “a daring improviser who also delivers with heart-wrenching lyricism” This concert generously supported by Fred and Stephanie Harman and by Abraham and Marian Sofaer, and is presented in partnership with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Stanford Jazz Workshop, and part of the Koret Jazz Project]]>

Haydn - Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross

04-06-2012 - 04-06-2012

5

Stanford Lively Arts

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

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

Admission: Free

650-725-ARTS (2787)

livelyarts@stanford.edu

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 5pm

In its second annual Good Friday performance, the St Lawrence String Quartet performs Haydn’s reflection on Jesus’ final hours, each of the seven movements punctuated with scriptural readings by the Rev Scotty McLennan, Stanford’s Dean for Religious Life]]>

Kyle Eastwood Band - Carriage House Theatre Performing Arts Series

04-06-2012 - 04-06-2012

5

Montalvo Arts Center

http://montalvoarts.org

Montalvo Arts Center - 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $30-$35

408-961-5858

http://www.montalvoarts.org

Start Time(s): 8pm

Paris-based jazz musician Kyle Eastwood is a star in the jazz world Son of actor Clint Eastwood, Kyle is an accomplished musician and composer His second album, Paris Blue, rose to number one on the French jazz charts He’s composed pieces of music for several of Clint Eastwood’s films, including Academy Award winners, Mystic River and Million Dollar Baby His band performs on three continents and receives the highest acclaim]]>

Taj Mahal and The Trio - Concert

04-06-2012 - 04-06-2012

5

Montalvo Arts Center

http://montalvoarts.org

Montalvo Arts Center - 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $45-$50

408-961-5858

http://www.montalvoarts.org

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

A two-time Grammy winner, Taj Mahal is one of the most influential American blues and roots artists of the last fifty years A self-taught composer and multi-instrumentalist, Mahal has helped reshape the definition and scope of blues music over the course of his long career by distilling countless musical traditions from multiple sources Maestro, his latest CD, was nominated for a Grammy in 2009]]>

Philip Glass - Piano Masters Series

04-07-2012 - 04-07-2012

6

Montalvo Arts Center

http://montalvoarts.org

Montalvo Arts Center - 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $55-$60

408-961-5858

http://www.montalvoarts.org

Start Time(s): 8pm

Philip Glass is widely considered to be one of the most — if not the most — influential composers of the late 20th century Through his operas, symphonies and compositions for his own ensemble, and his wide-ranging collaborations with artists ranging from Twyla Tharp to Allen Ginsberg, Woody Allen to David Bowie, Philip Glass has had an extraordinary and unprecedented impact upon the musical and intellectual life of his times]]>

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]]>

San Jose Taco Festival of Innovation

04-14-2012 - 04-14-2012

6

Moveable Feast

http://sjtaco.com

History Park - 1650 Senter Road San Jose CA 95112

Admission: General Admission: $5-$10 Kids (6-12): $3-$5 Kids (5 and under): Free VIP: $75-$100 Ticket price depends on purchase date

408-800-6825

info@mvblfeast.com

http://tacofestival.eventbrite.com

Start Time(s): 11am-5pm

The feast day will be filled with tastings, art, and performances with a standardized taco price of $2 from over twenty-five of the best food trucks from San Jose to San Francisco Short rib tacos, nacho tacos, Vietnamese shrimp tacos, and even ice cream tacos will be on the day’s menu Tacos in the competition will be voted on by attendees Finalists will be judged by a celebrity panel and prizes will be awarded based on quality and presentation While food is the main attraction, various entertainment options will be provided for the crowd A music stage will be placed with various live musical acts throughout the day There will be a kids area near the stables with pinatas, balloon artists, and face painters Luche Libre (Mexican-style masked wrestling) with full wrestling ring will also occur throughout the festival A selection of approximately 35 art, jewelry, clothing vendors and community partners will also have a presence at the event]]>

Orchestra Concert - Palo Alto Philharmonic Association

04-14-2012 - 04-14-2012

6

Palo Alto Philharmonic Association

http://www.paphil.org/concerts.php

Spangenberg Theatre - Gunn High School - 780 Arastradero Road Palo Alto CA 94306

Admission: General Admission: $20 Senior Admission: $17 Student Admission: $10

408-395-2911

info@paphil.org

http://www.paphil.org/orch4.php

Start Time(s): 8pm 7:30pm&nbsp; Pre-concert talk

For this concert the string section of the Gunn high school orchestra will join the Philharmonic to perform Shostakovich’s Symphony No 5 in D minor, Ralph Vaugh Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis as well as the premier of a new work by Lee Actor, Composer-in-Residence of the Palo Alto Philharmonic]]>

Quatuor Mosaques

04-14-2012 - 04-14-2012

6

Stanford Lively Arts

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Dinkelspiel Auditorium - Stanford University - 471 Lagunita Drive Stanford CA 94305

Admission: $44-$50

650-725-ARTS (2787)

livelyarts@stanford.edu

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 8pm

A rare opportunity for connoisseurs and newcomers alike to hear this premier Viennese quartet, which emerged from the pioneering early instrument group Concentus Musicus Wien Quatuor Mosaïques is renowned for its performances of 18th-century repertoire on historic musical instruments— notable not just for their age, but also for their design and use in authentic performance practice: gut, not wire, strings; the shape of the bow and bridge The quartet’s Gramophone Award–winning Haydn interpretation will whet the appetite for this intimate evening The program is as follows: Haydn: String Quartet in G minor, Hob III:33, Op 20, No 3 (1772); Mozart: String Quartet No 17 in B-flat Major, K458 “The Hunt” (1784); Beethoven: String Quartet No 11 in F minor, Op 95 “Serioso” (1811)]]>

Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble Performance

04-14-2012 - 04-14-2012

6

City of Sunnyvale - Community Services Department

http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/CommunityServices/Arts/EveningsofCulturalArts/LikhaPilipinoFolkEnsemble.aspx

Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre - 550 E Remington Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94087

Admission: $28 general $22 students and seniors

408-733-6611

boxoffice@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us

https://recreationclasses.insunnyvale.org/scripts/wsrtlive.wsc/wbps0210.html?wbsi=lEkjkjTpsjcjnjCM

Start Time(s): 8pm &nbsp;

The season finale of this Sunnyvale performance series features the dynamic Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, celebrating its 20th season preserving and promoting the unique Pilipino dances, music, costumes and customs More than 7,000 tropical islands that comprise the Philippines, where Eastern, Western and indigenous tribal traditions converge to create one of the most culturally-rich climates on the planet The San Francisco-based group is dedicated to giving Filipino-Americans a touchstone to their heritage and sharing their culture with the community at large Filipinos constitute one of Sunnyvale’s largest immigrant communities Likha founder Rudolfo Soriano, a former soloist with the famed Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company and award-winning choreographer]]>

Spellbound - Choir Concert

04-13-2012 - 04-15-2012

6

Silicon Valley Gay Men's Chorus

http://svgmc.org/2010%202011%20season.html

Le Petit Trianon - 72 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: $20

http://svgmc.org/ticketing.php

Start Time(s): Fri, Sat:&nbsp; 8pm Sun:&nbsp; 3pm

Come listen as these singing men conjure up a concert of wonder! Merlin himself would be impressed with the singing sorcery they have in store for their audience You will be amazed at the director's sleight of hand as otherworldly sounds fill your mind and entrance your imagination It's no illusion: our harmonies cast a spell the most powerful wizard could not resist Prepare to be bewitched!]]>

Joyce Yang - Piano Masters Series

04-15-2012 - 04-15-2012

Montalvo Arts Center

http://montalvoarts.org

Montalvo Arts Center - 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $37-$42

408-961-5858

http://www.montalvoarts.org

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Joyce Yang’s career was launched in 2005 when she became the Silver Medalist of the 12th Van Cliburn International Competition As the youngest contestant, she swept two additional awards as an all-around winner, receiving the Steven De Groote Memorial Award for Best Performance of Chamber Music with the Takàcs Quartet, and the Beverly Taylor Smith Award for Best Performance of a New Work Critically acclaimed as “the most gifted pianist of her generation,” Yang has established herself as one of today’s leading artists through her innovative solo recitals and notable collaborations with the top orchestras]]>

Anthology - 25 Years with Anonymous 4

04-18-2012 - 04-18-2012

3

Stanford Lively Arts

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

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

Admission: $48

650-725-ARTS (2787)

livelyarts@stanford.edu

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 8pm

A cappella legends Anonymous 4 return to Lively Arts and their devoted Bay Area audience for a silver-anniversary celebration! Amid the magnificent resonance of Memorial Church, the quartet will revisit favorite works from throughout their storied career— from the early music of An English Ladymass, the 1993 hit CD that launched a worldwide revival of medieval chant and polyphony, to works from living composers and more recent explorations of traditional pieces from the British Isles and America This concert is generously supported by Clinton and Mary Gilliland]]>

Rossetti String Quartet

04-20-2012 - 04-20-2012

5

Sunset Concerts at Saint Luke's

http://rossettiquartet.com

St Luke's Episcopal Church, Los Gatos - 20 University Avenue Los Gatos CA 95030-6009

Admission: $25 Seniors $20 Students $10

408-354-4560

http://sunsetconcerts.org

Start Time(s): 8pm &nbsp;

Mozart - String Quartet in C Major, KV 465 "Dissonance"; Shostakovich - Quartet No7 in F Sharp Minor, Op108; and Beethoven - String Quartet in E Flat Major, Op74 "Harp" Co-founded in 1996 by violinist Henry Gronnier and violist Thomas Diener, the Rossetti String Quartet is named after 19th century Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti, whose artistic ideals about the use of color, poetry, and naturalism are embodied in the Quartet's musicianship Each member of the Quartet is an accomplished musical artist in their own right, and the aesthetic depth and insight each brings to the group helps create the intimate, provocative atmosphere that has become the Rossetti trademark The Rossetti String Quartet is renowned for its highly sophisticated, sensual sound and extensive range of colors The Quartet's compelling stage presence and fresh, innovative style has won its members a devoted following throughout the United States National appearances are numerous and include the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, the 92nd St Y, Carnegie Hall, and the Library of Congress Internationally, the Rossetti String Quartet has performed for audiences in England, France, Germany, Mexico, and the Netherlands Popular guests on the music festival circuit, the Quartet's festival appearances include Bervard, Caramoor, Mainly Mozart (Mexico), Saint Riquier (France), Vail Valley, and Ventura Chamber Music]]>

Centuries of Guitars

04-21-2012 - 04-21-2012

6

Mission Chamber Orchestra of San Jose

http://www.missionchamber.org

Le Petit Trianon - 72 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: General admission: $25 Seniors: $20 Students (25 and under): $12 Children (12 and under): $10

408-236-3350

info@missionchamber.org

http://www.missionchamber.org/cat_season_16th_Year.shtml

Start Time(s): 8pm

The Mission Chamber Orchestra of San Jose closes its 2011-12 season with a concert devoted to the guitar, an instrument particularly well suited to the intimacy of Le Petit Trianon Guitarist Marc Teicholz and poet Nils Peterson join the MCOSJ in a program featuring works of Mendelssohn, Vivaldi, Tann, Mozart and a world premiere by South Bay composer Lee Actor]]>

Loafer's Glory - Bluegrass Concert

04-21-2012 - 04-21-2012

6

Redwood Bluegrass Associates

http://www.rba.org/index.html

First Presbyterian Church - Mountain View - 1667 Miramonte Avenue Mountain View CA 94040

Admission: $20 Discount for advance purchase Half-price for kids 13-18 Free for kids 12 and under with paying adult

650-691-9982

http://www.rba.org/tickets.html

Start Time(s): 8pm&nbsp; Concert 7pm&nbsp; Doors open 5pm Jamming starts

Some of the finest and most experienced musicians in Southern California have joined forces to play a seamless and compelling blend of traditional bluegrass and old time music Three of the band members have been playing acoustic music for the better part of forty years, and the fourth is recognized as the hottest young talent on the scene Everyone sings, everyone plays banjo, and everyone plays additional instruments in this acoustic group This should be a special evening of music--and it will also include Redwood Bluegrass Associate's annual pre-concert barbeque courtesy of Sam's BBQ]]>

San Jose Taiko Public Workshop

04-21-2012 - 04-21-2012

6

San Jose Taiko

http://taiko.org/public-workshops-japanese-drumming-bay-area-san-jose-san-francisco/

Admission: $50/person

408-293-9344

yurika@taiko.org

http://taiko.org/public-workshops-japanese-drumming-bay-area-san-jose-san-francisco/

Start Time(s): 1pm-4pm

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

Spring Concert - Mission College Symphony

04-22-2012 - 04-22-2012

Mission College Symphony

http://www.missioncollegesymphony.org/

Mission College - 3000 Mission College Santa Clara CA 95054

Admission: $6-$12 Free for Mission College students

408-855-5285

Start Time(s): 3pm

Mission College Symphony's Spring Concert features orchestra members as soloists performing concerto movements  Included works are compositions by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Chopin, Mozart, and many others This event is located in the Main Building, Center Space]]>

Di Wu - Piano Concert

04-22-2012 - 04-22-2012

Steinway Society of the Bay Area

http://www.steinwaythebayarea.com

Le Petit Trianon - 72 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: $55-left side; $45-center;$35-right side $5 off for seniors 65+, and students

408-286-2600 x23

bmchenry@symphonysiliconvalley.org

http://www.steinwaythebayarea.com

Start Time(s): 2pm

Prizewinner of the 13th Van Cliburn International Competition, Di Wu is viewed by critics not as "a mere hotshot contest winner" (-American Record Guide) She is building an enviable reputation as a "mature and sensitive pianist" (-Wall Street Journal) She has recently performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Hamburg Philharmonic, and at Ravinia Festival]]>

California Guitar Trio, Montreal Guitar Trio - Concert

04-22-2012 - 04-22-2012

Montalvo Arts Center

http://montalvoarts.org

Montalvo Arts Center - 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $30-$35

408-961-5858

http://www.montalvoarts.org

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

This double bill of two stellar guitar trios is perfectly matched for guitar aficionados The California Guitar Trio (Bert Lams, Hideyo Moriya and Paul Richards), performs everything from unique originals to dazzling interpretations of jazz, classical, and even surf rock The Montreal Guitar Trio (Glenn Levesque, Mark Morin and Sebastian Dufour), was nominated for Concert of the Year at the prestigious Prix Opus 2002, celebrating musical excellence in Quebec]]>

Rossetti String Quartet

04-22-2012 - 04-22-2012

Music at Kohl Mansion

http://www.musicatkohl.org./

Kohl Mansion - 2750 Adeline Drive Burlingame CA 94010

Admission: $15-$45

650-762-1130

http://www.musicatkohl.org/tickets.php

Start Time(s): Pre-Concert Talk with Kai Christiansen: 6pm Concert: 7pm

Praised as a “vital force among chamber music ensembles,” the Rossetti String Quartet is renowned for its highly sophisticated, sensual sound and extensive range of colors The Quartet’s compelling stage presence and fresh, innovative style has won its members a devoted following throughout the United States Co-founded in 1996, the Rossetti String Quartet is named after 19th century Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti, whose artistic ideals about the use of color, poetry, and naturalism are embodied in the Quartet’s musicianship Always a favorite of Kohl audiences, Rossetti closes the 29th season with elegance Repertoire includes: Mozart, String Quartet in C major, K 465, “Dissonance” Shostakovich, String Quartet No 7 in F-sharp minor, Op 108 Beethoven, String Quartet in E-flat major, Op 74, “Harp”]]>

The Chris Burton Jacome Flamenco Ensemble

04-22-2012 - 04-22-2012

Los Gatos Community Concert Association

http://www.lgcca.org

Admission: $5-$20

408-395-4283

info@lgcca.org

http://www.lgcca.org

Start Time(s): 2:30pm &nbsp;

You won’t find acoustic flamenco more innovative, entertaining or inspiring This ensemble, showcasing the fantastic artistry of flamenco, is a magical collaboration commanded by the guitar wizardry of Chris Burton Jácome and enhanced by a vocalist, three flamenco dancers, a bassist and percussionist Each show is a powerful interaction, unique and captivating Chris, with four CDs to his credit, is one of the country’s most in-demand flamenco guitarists and has scored several TV shows, including an Emmy Award-winning PBS special His spellbinding solos and original songs have been featured in motion pictures Flamenco is choreographed energy, and as the ensemble’s haunting songs and beautiful melodies combine with the awesome movement and rhythm of dance, the art of flamenco explodes onstage Audience shouts of “Olé!” and “Toma!” become part of the experience, part of the passion of flamenco]]>

Amstel Quartet

04-22-2012 - 04-22-2012

Montalvo Arts Center

http://montalvoarts.org

Montalvo Arts Center - 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $10-$30

408-961-5858

http://www.montalvoarts.org

Start Time(s): 3pm

“The men of the Amstel have no fear,” exclaimed the Dutch press about The Amstel Quartet, winner of the 2006 Concert Artists Guild International Competition Its performances are riveting, filled with high energy, emotion and infectious dynamism Recent featured engagements in the US include: NYC appearances at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Concert Hall and at the Downtown River to River Festival; concerts in Southern California for Pepperdine University and the Da Camera Society’s Chamber Music in Historic Sites series; as well presentations by Music at Deer Valley (presented by the Utah Symphony), Chamber Music Yellow Springs (OH) and the Detroit Institute of Arts In December 2009, the quartet was featured prominently on New York’s WQXR radio on the long-running McGraw-Hill Young Artists Showcase, featuring an in-studio performance The Amstel Quartet’s latest CD, Amstel Peijl, was released on the CAG Records label in late 2008, featuring landmark saxophone quartets by Glass and Glazunov and an arrangement of a Fauré quintet with pianist Wijnand van Klaveren From the mystery of Bach’s Second Cello Suite in D to Michael Nyman’s music for the film The Piano, the four saxophonists unleash a palpable collective energy and win fans with each performance Composers, too, such as György Ligeti, Tan Dun, Philip Glass, Michael Nyman and Arvo Pärt, have nothing but praise for the ingenious adaptations written by members of the Quartet They have also recently commissioned Michael Torke to write two new pieces, May and June, to join with his now standard sax quartet July]]>

Soaring Spirits - Choral Concert

04-27-2012 - 04-27-2012

The Choral Project

http://www.sjcp.org/event/detail/441402521/Soaring_Spirits_Santa_Clara

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

Admission: $15-20 Online (Student/Senior and General Admission) $18-25 At the door

http://www.sjcp.org/page/individual_tix

Start Time(s): 8:00pm

The Choral Project presents a program of unaccompanied choral music by three of this century’s most influential composers: Arvo Pärt, John Tavener, and Eric Whitacre The program will include favorites such as Whitacre’s Water Night and When David Heard that Absolom was Slain, Pärt’s Magnificat, and Tavener’s Butterfly Dreams, a multi-movement work set to seven poems about butterflies The sublime sounds of this concert promise to be one of The Choral Project’s finest performances ever Come hear The Choral Project sing what it does best If you are a student, 10-18 years old, check out our Students4Free program and get Free Tickets to this performance]]>

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]]>

Chandos and Chapel Royal - Concert

04-28-2012 - 04-28-2012

6

California Bach Society

http://www.calbach.org

All Saints Episcopal Church - 555 Waverly Street Palo Alto CA 94301

Admission: $10-$25

415-262-0272

tickets@calbach.org

http://www.calbach.org/tickets.pl

Start Time(s): 8pm

Tonight's program features the splendid works of GF Handel The earliest anthems were written for the Duke of Chandos, whose palatial estate in Sussex boasted its own court musicians Later, Handel wrote more elaborate anthems for the sovereign's private Chapel Royal In 1727, Handel was commissioned to write four anthems for the coronation of King George II Sir Thomas Beecham, 20th century British conductor, wrote, "Since Handel's time mankind has heard no music written for voices which can even feebly rival his for grandeur of build and tone, nobility and tenderness of melody, scholastic skill and ingenuity, and inexhaustible variety of effect"]]>

Ives Quartet Spring Concert Series (Palo Alto)

04-29-2012 - 04-29-2012

Ives Quartet

http://www.ivesquartet.org

First Congregational Church - Palo Alto - 1985 Louis Road Palo Alto CA 94303

Admission: $15-$25 Free for children 12 and under &nbsp;

650-224-7849

plivesquartet80@gmail.com

http://www.ivesquartet.org

Start Time(s): 3pm &nbsp;

Tonight's program includes Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's String Quartet in D Major, K 575 , a new work commissioned by Deborah Lurie, and Claude Debussy's String Quartet in G Minor, Op 10]]>

The Rivers of Chocolate Festival

04-29-2012 - 04-29-2012

EHC LifeBuilders

http://www.ehclifebuilders.org/2011/12/18/rivers-of-chocolate-16-annual-benefit/

The Mountain Winery - 14831 Pierce Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $125 per ticket $100 if purchased before Valentine's Day (2/14) &nbsp;

https://ehclifebuilders.ejoinme.org/MyPages/RiversofChocolate2012/tabid/334129/Default.aspx

Start Time(s): 1pm-5pm

Please join us for an afternoon of fine wine, chocolate, and savory tastings while enjoying live music, bidding on live and silent auction items, and helping a good cause On April 29, 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA for Rivers of Chocolate, the premier wine, chocolate and savory tasting event Rivers of Chocolate benefits the programs of EHC LifeBuilders--one of the leading provider of shelter and services for homeless adults, families and children, and transition foster youth in Santa Clara County About Rivers of Chocolate -Chocolatiers, restaurateurs, confectioners, vintners, spirit makers, and other vendors -125 volunteers from local companies giving their time and expertise -High-end silent auction -Live auction with extraordinary items -Live music]]>

Jupiter String Quartet - Concert

04-29-2012 - 04-29-2012

Music@Menlo

http://www.musicatmenlo.org/festival/10-11-Winter-Series

Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center - 555 Middlefield Road Atherton CA 94207

Admission: $50/$45 adult; $25/$20 student Three-concert package tickets (Winter Series): $140/$125 adult; $65/$50 student

650-331-0202

http://www.musicatmenlo.org/festival/10-11-Winter-Series

Start Time(s): 4pm

The venerated English conductor Jeffrey Tate once said, "The most perfect expression of human behavior is the string quartet" The Jupiter String Quartet, one of America's most exciting young chamber ensembles, returns to Music@Menlo for this special afternoon of masterworks from the string quartet repertoire In addition to Haydn's delightful F Major String Quartet, op 77, no 2, and Prokofiev's Second String Quartet, the program features the colossal and expressive String Quartet in G Major, D 887, by Franz Schubert -- the final quartet that he wrote]]>

Rigoletto - Opera on Film

04-29-2012 - 05-01-2012

2

Camera Cinemas

http://www.cameracinemas.com/operas.shtml

Camera 3 - 288 S 2nd Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $17

408-786-7323

cameracinema@aol.com

http://www.cameracinemas.com/operas.shtml

Start Time(s): Sun: 12pm Tues: 7:30pm

A classic of opera, Verdi's famous score is loved for its melody and its drama David McVicar's immensely popular production, in period costume and with music conducted by John Eliot Gardiner, brings the 15th century court of Mantua alive: its womanizing Duke, the court jester Rigoletto bent on revenge, and his daughter Gilda, who the Duke loves but still destroys Based on Le Roi s'amuse, Victor Hugo's controversial play, Verdi's sexually charged 1851 tragedy was undeniably shocking when it first appeared, but has emerged triumphant from transposition to different times and locations]]>

Faust

04-21-2012 - 05-06-2012

Opera San Jose

http://www.operasj.org

California Theatre - 345 S 1st Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $51-$101

408-437-4450

http://www.operasj.org

Start Time(s): Tues, Thurs-Sat*: 8pm Sun: 3pm *Dates vary; see Official Site

He's a seducer, mischievous, malevolent the spirit of evil He is Méphistophélès, the devil in the flesh, and in this timeless tale, he appears to the old scholar Faust, promising him the elixir of youth in exchange for his soul Faust is transformed into a young, handsome man and sets out with his devious companion to experience the pleasures of the world Faust seduces the beautiful and innocent Marguerite, only to abandon her before she gives birth to his child Her reputation destroyed, but not beyond redemption, Marguerite calls upon the angels for salvation Faust receives no such escape and is condemned to his devilish fate in this spiritual conflict between Heaven and Hell Inspired by Goethe's legendary story, Gounod's opera, Faust, premiered in Paris in 1859 and is one of the most-performed operas of all time  ]]>

Ives Quartet Spring Concert Series (San Jose)

05-06-2012 - 05-06-2012

Ives Quartet

http://www.ivesquartet.org

Le Petit Trianon - 72 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: $15-$25 Free for children 12 and under &nbsp;

650-224-7849

plivesquartet80@gmail.com

http://www.ivesquartet.org

Start Time(s): 7pm &nbsp;

Tonight's program includes Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's String Quartet in D Major, K 575 , a new work commissioned by Deborah Lurie, and Claude Debussy's String Quartet in G Minor, Op 10]]>

Keola Beamer and Raiatea Helm

05-06-2012 - 05-06-2012

Stanford Lively Arts

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Dinkelspiel Auditorium - Stanford University - 471 Lagunita Drive Stanford CA 94305

Admission: $26-$30

650-725-ARTS (2787)

livelyarts@stanford.edu

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 2:30pm

A joyous and inspiring concert performer, Keola Beamer is one of the world’s foremost practitioners of Hawaiian slack key guitar—a fingerstyle acoustic tradition drawing its name from the loosening or “slacking” of strings from standard tuning The composer in the ’70s of the now-legendary Hawaiian hit Honolulu City Lights, Beamer most recently delighted fans on disc with 2010’s Keola Beamer & Raiatea, featuring the Grammy nominated and multiple HARA Award–winning singer Raiatea Helm, who joins Beamer for this intimate daytime performance This concert is generously supported by Carol and Doug Tanner Additional generous support from Applied Materials Excellence in the Arts Grants, a program of Arts Council Silicon Valley]]>

The Coulter/Phillips Ensemble - Concert

05-06-2012 - 05-06-2012

Montalvo Arts Center

http://montalvoarts.org

Montalvo Arts Center - 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $10-$30

408-961-5858

http://www.montalvoarts.org

Start Time(s): 3pm

The Coulter/Phillips Ensemble is an instrumental ensemble from Santa Cruz which performs traditional folk music from the Celtic, Scandinavian, and American folk music traditions The group plays guitar, cello, flute, harp, oboe, English horn, and tabla All members of the CPE have classical training on their instruments and apply that training to their vituosic performances and chamber music style arrangements of traditional folk music The tunes range from poignant slow airs to rip roaring jigs and reels to contemplative Shaker hymns The group has been working together since 1983, where they met while at the University of California Santa Cruz In 1985 they released their first album, Orison, and have since released over twenty more albums with Gourd music, a local independent label The core group of William Coulter, Barry Phillips and Shelley Phillips all attended the San Francisco Conservatory of Music together and received masters degrees in music Besides continuing to make music, William and Barry are recording engineers, and Shelley founded the Community Music School of Santa Cruz All of the members teach at music festivals every summer; they have performed in Ireland, Taiwan, Germany, and all over the US]]>

Zwilich World Premiere - New Century Chamber Orchestra Concert

05-11-2012 - 05-11-2012

5

New Century Chamber Orchestra

http://www.ncco.org

Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center - 555 Middlefield Road Atherton CA 94207

Admission: $29-$49

415-392-4400

http://www.cityboxoffice.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1649

Start Time(s): 8pm

The New Century Chamber Orchestra premieres Commedia dell'Arte, a newly-commissioned work by Featured Composer and Pulitzer Prize-winner Ellen Taaffe Zwilich]]>

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]]>

Turtle Island String Quartet

05-18-2012 - 05-18-2012

5

Sunset Concerts at Saint Luke's

http://turtleislandquartet.com

St Luke's Episcopal Church, Los Gatos - 20 University Avenue Los Gatos CA 95030-6009

Admission: $25 Seniors $20 Students $10

408-354-4560

http://sunsetconcerts.org

Start Time(s): 8pm &nbsp;

They will be playing their arrangements of music of John Coltrane and of Jimi Hendrix Its name derived from creation mythology found in Native American Folklore, the Turtle Island Quartet, since its inception in 1985, has been a singular force in the creation of bold, new trends in chamber music for strings Winner of the 2006 and most recently, the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover Album, Turtle Island fuses the classical quartet esthetic with contemporary American musical styles, and by devising a performance practice that honors both, the state of the art has inevitably been redefined Cellist nonpareil Yo-Yo Ma has proclaimed Turtle Island Quartet to be "a unified voice that truly breaks new ground--authentic and passionate--a reflection of some of the most creative music-making today" The Quartet's birth was the result of violinist David Balakrishnan's brainstorming explorations and compositional vision while completing his master's degree program at Antioch University West The journey has taken Turtle Island through forays into folk, bluegrass, swing, be-bop, funk, R&B, new age, rock, hip-hop, as well as music of Latin America and India, a repertoire  consisting of hundreds of ingenious arrangements and originals Each Turtle Island member is an accomplished improviser, composer, and arranger as well as having extensive conservatory training as instrumentalists]]>

Spring Prep Orchestra Concert 2012

05-19-2012 - 05-19-2012

6

Peninsula Youth Orchestra

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

Admission: $5-$10

650-325-7967

pyo@pacbell.net

Start Time(s): 4pm

The Peninsula Youth Prep Orchestra comes back again in May ready to perform their hearts out in symphonic unison Their Spring Prep Orchestra Concert will also feature Sinfonia Musica and Orchestra Nova]]>

San Jose Taiko Public Workshop

05-19-2012 - 05-19-2012

6

San Jose Taiko

http://taiko.org/public-workshops-japanese-drumming-bay-area-san-jose-san-francisco/

Admission: $50/person

408-293-9344

yurika@taiko.org

http://taiko.org/public-workshops-japanese-drumming-bay-area-san-jose-san-francisco/

Start Time(s): 10am-1pm

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

Young Artists Concert

05-20-2012 - 05-20-2012

San Jose Chamber Orchestra

http://www.sjco.org

Le Petit Trianon - 72 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: $10-$25

408-295-4416

sjco@sbcglobal.net

http://www.sjcotickets.org

Start Time(s): 7pm

San Jose Chamber Orchestra Senior Youth Orchestra joins San Jose Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Anthony Quartuccio Violinist Kenneth Renshaw and flutist Annie Wu are featured soloists in a new work by Jason McChristian]]>

Family Concert - Palo Alto Philharmonic Association

05-20-2012 - 05-20-2012

Palo Alto Philharmonic Association

Cubberley Community Center Theatre - 4000 Middlefield Road Palo Alto CA 94303

Admission: General Admission: $10 Senior Admission: $10 Student Admission: $5

408-395-2911

info@paphil.org

http://www.paphil.org/family.php

Start Time(s): 3pm

Look forward to another entertaining afternoon of classical music selected for young listeners and the young at heart This concert has become a Mid-Peninsula family favorite!]]>

Season Finale 2012

05-20-2012 - 05-20-2012

Peninsula Youth Orchestra

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

Admission: $5-$10

650-325-7967

pyo@pacbell.net

Start Time(s): PYA: 3:30pm PYO: 4:30pm

The Peninsula Youth Orchestra ends their 2011-2012 season with a worthy finale with the Peninsula Young Artists Bring the family and see the Peninsula Youth Orchestra perform one more time in this season finale!]]>

Nixon in China by John Adams - Opera Lecture Series

05-29-2012 - 05-29-2012

2

Saratoga Foothill Club

http://www.sjoperaguild.org/calendar.html

Saratoga Foothill Club - 20399 Park Place Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $10

408-867-9753

judyvance@earthlink.net

Start Time(s): 10am

Speaker Stephen Hinton will discuss President Nixon's historic trip to China in 1972 which was the basis for Nixon in China, one of the operas being performed by San Francisco Opera this season]]>

Season Finale - Nova Vista Symphony

06-02-2012 - 06-02-2012

6

Nova Vista Symphony

http://www.novavista.org

Mission City Center for Performing Arts - 3250 Monroe Street Santa Clara CA 95051

Admission: $10-$20 Free for kids 12 and under

408-624-1492

info@novavista.org

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/194864

Start Time(s): 8pm

Musical Director Anthony Quartuccio presents Nova Vista Symphony's spectacular season finale concert featuring blockbuster works by two powerful composers--Mozart's Symphony No 36 "The Linz" and Bruckner's Symphony No 4]]>

Aida - Opera

05-25-2012 - 06-03-2012

6

West Bay Opera

http://www.wbopera.org/tickets.php

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

Admission: $52-$70

650-424-9999

BoxOffice@WBOpera.org

http://www.wbopera.org/Tickets.html

Start Time(s): Fri, Sat: 8pm* Sun: 2pm No performances 5/26, 6/1

Composed at the request of the Ottoman ruler of Egypt for the opening of the Suez Canal in 1871, Aida is among the most performed operas ever It is really an intimate drama set against the larger-than-life backdrop of a bloody war between Egypt and Ethiopia Amneris, the Pharaoh's daughter, is infatuated with Radames, the general who leads the Egyptian army against Ethiopia She is infuriated to find out that Radames and Aida, her slave, are secretly in love Radames returns victorious from battle with the spoils of war and a cache of prisoners that includes Amonasro, the Ethipian King and Aida's father, disguised as a warrior The Pharaoh welcomes Radames in a splendid celebration and gives him the hand of Amneris in marriage, to Aida's despair That night, on the banks of the Nile, Amonasro prevails upon Aida, in a fearsome confrontation, to trick Radames into revealing the secret route of the Egyptian army This will give the advantage to the Ethiopian troops She meets Radames and implores him to flee with her, but he refuses She then gets him to reveal the secret route Amneris has overheard the conversation and, alerting the High Priest, accuses Radames of treason]]>

Night and Day - Choral Concert

06-02-2012 - 06-03-2012

Masterworks Chorale

http://www.masterworks.org/season.htm

Admission: $10-$25

650-574-6210

http://www.masterworks.org/season.htm

Start Time(s): Sat: 8pm Sun: 4pm

Selections from classical to pop about night, about day, ranging from Cole Porter to Brahms, and from Broadway to Vienna, are performed Some titles include Night and Day, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, O What a Beautiful Mornin' and Some Enchanted Evening Classical selections include Brahms Nächtens, Choose Something like a Star by Randall Thompson and something by the ever-popular Eric Whitacre]]>

Attila by Guiseppe Verdi - Opera Lecture Series

06-05-2012 - 06-05-2012

2

Saratoga Foothill Club

http://www.sjoperaguild.org/calendar.html

Saratoga Foothill Club - 20399 Park Place Saratoga CA 95070

Admission:

408-867-9753

judyvance@earthlink.net

Start Time(s): 10am

Speaker Alexandra Amati-Camperi will discuss the historic figure Attila the Hun and the opera that changed a country, Attila, which is one of the operas being performed by San Francisco Opera this season]]>

The Tech Museum After Hours - First Wednesdays

12-07-2011 - 06-06-2012

3

The Tech Museum

http://www.thetech.org/plan_visit/afterhours/

The Tech Museum - 201 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113-2008

Admission: $10 for non-members $8 for members

(408) 294-8324

info@thetech.org

http://www.thetech.org/plan_visit/afterhours/

Start Time(s): 1st Wednesday of the Month: 6pm-11pm

After Hours is the monthly event where adults only can enjoy science, technology, entertainment and cocktails together with their friends On the first Wednesday of each month, the museum will dim the lights and sponsor the nighttime affair, which is meant to encourage hipsters -- techie and not-so-techie -- to check out the museum, meet new people and have fun]]>

EarthSongs - Choral Concert

06-08-2012 - 06-08-2012

5

The Choral Project

http://www.sjcp.org/page/concerts_tcp

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

Admission: $15-20 Online (Student/Senior and General Admission) $18-25 At the door

http://www.sjcp.org/page/individual_tix

Start Time(s): 8:00pm

For our final concert of the season, The Choral Project and Menharmonics join together to present a program of music that celebrates our diversity, our interconnectedness, and our global community The ensembles will each present solo sets of repertoire, as well as share the stage for a rich and delightful sonic experience Selections will include audience favorites such as the rousing South African folksong "Babethandaza," as well as music from Bulgaria and Georgia, and Franz Biebls beloved "Ave Maria" If you are a student, 10-18 years old, check out our Students4Free program and get Free Tickets to this performance]]>

San Jose Taiko Public Workshop

06-10-2012 - 06-10-2012

San Jose Taiko

http://taiko.org/public-workshops-japanese-drumming-bay-area-san-jose-san-francisco/

Admission: $50/person

408-293-9344

yurika@taiko.org

http://taiko.org/public-workshops-japanese-drumming-bay-area-san-jose-san-francisco/

Start Time(s): 10am-1pm

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

Magical Mystery Tour - Choir Concert

06-15-2012 - 06-17-2012

6

Silicon Valley Gay Men's Chorus

http://svgmc.org/2010%202011%20season.html

Le Petit Trianon - 72 N 5th Street San Jose CA 95112

Admission: $20

http://svgmc.org/ticketing.php

Start Time(s): Fri, Sat:&nbsp; 8pm Sun:&nbsp; 3pm

The Beatles came up with the name, but Silicon Valley's Gay Men's Chorus has perfected the formula! This summer concert promises to surprise and delight the listener You don't need a fortune teller to know that Silicon Valley's Gay Men's Chorus will end its season with flair and excitement unique to the Bay Area From the bizarre to the sacred, from the far-out to the sublime, this last stop of their concert season will intrigue and inspire]]>

Youth Performing Arts Camp - Session I

06-18-2012 - 06-22-2012

5

The Tabard Theatre Company

http://www.tabardtheatre.org/YPASCfolder/SummerYouthProgram2012.pdf

Theatre on San Pedro Square - 29 N San Pedro Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: $275 General Registration (Half-day option: $195, 9am-12pm) $225 Early Registration (Half-day option: $155, 9am-12pm) before 4/30/12

408-768-0315

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/225525

Start Time(s): Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm (half day camp option and extended care available)

Dream Big!: one-week performing arts camp (June 18-22, 2012, Session I) This full-day camp provides your camper with a week of fabulous performing arts fun on the stage in Theatre on San Pedro Square, downtown San Jose Your camper will experience many aspects of stage performance focusing on playwriting, improvisation, music and movement, as well as a Final Showcase performance to include a staged mini-musical Camp is Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm (Extended Care is available at your request to jennifer@tabardtheatreorg) Space is limited Enrollment open to ages 6-14 A Final Showcase will be presented to parents and invited guests on the last day of camp at 2:30pm]]>

Youth Performing Arts Camp - Session II

06-25-2012 - 06-29-2012

6

The Tabard Theatre Company

http://www.tabardtheatre.org/YPASCfolder/SummerYouthProgram2012.pdf

Theatre on San Pedro Square - 29 N San Pedro Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: $275 General Registration (Half-day option: $195, 9am-12pm) $225 Early Registration (Half-day option: $155, 9am-12pm) before 4/30/12

408-768-0315

jennifer@tabardtheatre.org

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/225540

Start Time(s): Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm (half-day option and extended care are available)

Dream Big!: one-week performing arts camp (June 25-29, 2012) This full-day camp provides your camper with a week of fabulous performing arts fun on the stage in Theatre on San Pedro Square, downtown San Jose Your camper will experience many aspects of stage performance focusing on playwriting, improvisation, music and movement, as well as a Final Showcase performance to include a staged mini-musical Camp is Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm (Extended Care is available at your request to jennifer@tabardtheatreorg) Space is limited Enrollment open to ages 6-14 A Final Showcase will be presented to parents and invited guests on the last day of camp at 2:30pm]]>

The Gondoliers

06-23-2012 - 07-01-2012

Lyric Theatre

http://lyrictheatre.org/jl/currentseason/gondoliers2012.html

Montgomery Theater - 271 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $10-$35

408-986-1455

http://lyrictheatre.org/jl/currentseason/gondoliers2012.html

Start Time(s): Thurs-Sat: 8pm Sun: 2pm &nbsp;

The lovely bride of the King of Barataria comes to Venice to meet the man she was pledged to in childhood She learns her young prince was mixed up with a gondolier's son, so they must rule together until it is proven which is the king! This delightful mix-up of Spanish royalty and Venetian gondoleri and contadine is filled with some of the most tuneful and danceable music in the Gilbert and Sullivan canon How will they resolve this complicated situation?]]>

Youth Performing Arts Camp - Session III

07-09-2012 - 07-22-2012

5

The Tabard Theatre Company

http://www.tabardtheatre.org/YPASCfolder/SummerYouthProgram2012.pdf

Theatre on San Pedro Square - 29 N San Pedro Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: $495 General Registration (Half-Day option: $400 from 9am-12pm) $425 Early Registration (Half-Day option: $375 from 9am-12pm) before 4/30/12

408-768-0315

jennifer@tabardtheatre.org

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/225548

Start Time(s): Camp (7/9-7/20): Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm (half day option and extended care are available) Show (7/20-7/22): Camp produces a show, &quot;Pirates! The Musical&quot;

Center Stage: two-week performing arts camp (July 9-20, 2012) This two-week, full-day, musical theater adventure was created for youth of all skill levels! Space is limited Each day provides opportunities in process-based and student-focused workshops followed by afternoon rehearsals for a staged musical theater production Each session concludes with a weekend of public performances at Theatre on San Pedro Square, downtown San Jose Enrollment open to ages 7-14 Note: Half-day option does not include participation in musical theatre production Session 3 will produce "Pirates, The Musical" the weekend of July 20th We're off to sail the rollicking sea, pirates all are we! "But Arrrr! and Shiver me timbers! There's a stowaway on board! Perhaps the King of the High C's will know what to do" Join the salty crew of colorful scallywags as they hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail for a mighty adventure!]]>

Youth Performing Arts Camp - Session IV

07-23-2012 - 08-03-2012

5

The Tabard Theatre Company

http://www.tabardtheatre.org/YPASCfolder/SummerYouthProgram2012.pdf

Theatre on San Pedro Square - 29 N San Pedro Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: $495 General Registration (Half-Day option: $400 from 9am-12pm) $425 Early Registration (Half-Day option: $375 from 9am-12pm) before 4/30/12

408-768-0315

jennifer@tabardtheatre.org

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/225558

Start Time(s): Camp (7/23-8/3): Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm (half day option and extended care are available) Show (8/3-8/5) Camp produces a show, &quot;Thwacked!&quot;

Center Stage: two-week performing arts camp (July 23-August 3, 2012) This two-week, full-day, musical theater adventure was created for youth of all skill levels! Space is limited Each day provides opportunities in process-based and student-focused workshops followed by afternoon rehearsals for a staged musical theater production Each session concludes with a weekend of public performances at Theatre on San Pedro Square, downtown San Jose Enrollment open to ages 7-14 Note: Half-day option does not include participation in musical theatre production Session IV will produce "Thwacked" the weekend of August 3rd Thwacked! (A Fractured Tale of Frogs, Folks, and Falling Skies) Talking frogs? A falling sky? A town full of confused folk? What is really happening and who can answer these questions? The librarian? The coach? The Mayor and town council? The sweet and smart-thinking Rachel? With song, dance, and a fast-moving script, "Thwacked" unfolds to reveal these and many other delightful characters as they attempt to unravel the mystery in their fairytale world This musical delights audiences with amusing dialogue, charming songs, and a clever story]]>

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  ]]>

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]]>

Karaoke at Sherwood Inn

02-01-2012 - 01-01-2037

Avent's Empty Band

http://www.karaokeman.com/calendar.php

Admission: No cover

408-243-1431

Start Time(s): Weds-Sun: 8:30pm

Karaoke host Avent's Empty Band uses wireless microphones and quality, computerized sound systems at its events It employs high-energy, talented, professional and experienced Djs Its extensive music database of over 150,000 songs with top labels including DK, Pioneer, Sound Choice, Chartbuster, Music Maestro, and more New songs are added monthly]]>

Karaoke at Oasis

02-01-2012 - 01-01-2037

6

Avent's Empty Band

http://www.karaokeman.com/calendar.php

Admission: No cover

408-243-1431

Start Time(s): Weds, Fri, Sat: 8:30pm* *Karaoke nights are subject to change; call ahead

Karaoke host Avent's Empty Band uses wireless microphones and quality, computerized sound systems at its events It employs high-energy, talented, professional and experienced Djs Its extensive music database of over 150,000 songs with top labels including DK, Pioneer, Sound Choice, Chartbuster, Music Maestro, and more New songs are added monthly]]>

Karaoke Mondays at O'Flaherty's Irish Pub

02-06-2012 - 01-01-2037

1

Avent's Empty Band

http://www.karaokeman.com/calendar.php

Admission: No cover

408-947-8007

Start Time(s): Mon: 9pm* *Karaoke nights subject to change; call ahead

Enjoy an evening of karaoke and fun in downtown San Jose with this event produced by Avent's Empty Band, which has been providing quality mobile DJ and Karaoke entertainment in Northern California for over fifteen years You can check out their song list online in advance, if you like!]]>

Karaoke at the Peacock Lounge

01-31-2012 - 01-01-2037

2

Avent's Empty Band

http://www.karaokeman.com/calendar.php

Admission: No cover

408-962-6690

Start Time(s): Tues: 9pm* Thurs: 8pm* *Karaoke nights/times subject to change; call ahead

Enjoy an evening of karaoke and fun in Sunnyvale with Avent's Empty Band, which has been providing quality mobile DJ and Karaoke entertainment in Northern California for over fifteen years They list their available songs on their website, in case you want to pick some out in advance]]>

Wild Nights Karaoke in Fremont

01-31-2012 - 01-01-2037

6

Wild Nights

http://wildnightsdj.com/weeklyshows.html

Admission: No cover

(510) 794-8590

Start Time(s): Tues-Thurs, Sat: 9:30pm-1:30am

Wild Nights produces an inspiring live karaoke show atmosphere that excites the soul Wild Nights sets the mood for patrons to escape their everyday stresses Karaoke is a way of bringing friends, relatives and colleagues together to build confidence, meet new people, build new bonds and simply let loose! Karaoke Shows empower people to discover and appreciate this musical avenue of self-expression]]>

Russo-Alberts Trio, Jazz - Thursdays

11-10-2011 - 01-01-2037

4

Hedley Club at Hotel de Anza

http://www.hoteldeanza.com/hedley_club.asp

The Hedley Club - 233 W Santa Clara Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: Free

408-286-1000

Start Time(s): Thurs: 8pm-11pm* *Schedule subject to change; check Official Site &nbsp;

One of the Bay Area's hottest jazz trios, this accomplished group performs regularly at Hotel de Anza's beautiful Hedley Club If you're in the mood for some straight-ahead and classic jazz, check out the musical stylings of the Russo-Alberts Trio!]]>

Angelica's Blues Jam

11-10-2011 - 01-01-2037

4

Angelica's Bistro

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/calendar.htm

Angelica's Bistro - 863 Main Street Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $15 min for dinner/drink during performance (No cover charge for entertainment)

650-365-3226

info@angelicasbistro.com

Start Time(s): Thursdays 6pm Dinner 7pm Jam

Angelica's Bistro presents dinner and a live blues jam every Thursday Stop by Angelica's Bistro for dinner and an evening of quality Blues music from the area's best musicians It starts with a short set by the house band, then musical guests are called onstage to perform The venue features a Steinway grand piano and Gretsch drumset for guest musicians The music is real, the food is great, and all ages are welcome]]>

Open Mic Night in Cupertino - Wednesdays

11-02-2011 - 01-01-2037

3

Britannia Arms

http://www.britanniaarmscupertino.com/cal/calendar.php

Britannia Arms - Cupertino - 1087 S De Anza Boulevard Cupertino CA 95129

Admission: No cover

408-252-7262

Start Time(s): Weds: 8pm

This Open Mic Night is open to comedians, hip hop artists, acoustic acts, and bands of all genres]]>

The Canvas Open Mic - 1st & 3rd Thursdays

06-16-2011 - 01-01-2037

4

Sunnyvale Art Gallery

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

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

Admission: Free

408-737-8188

Start Time(s): 1st &amp; 3rd Thurs of Month: 8pm

All forms of artistic expression are welcome at this Open Mic Night, including music, poetry, stand-up comedy, theatrical performance, and spoken word You can be a performer or part of the audience Either way, you can see what talent there is in the local community]]>

Caffe Frascati Opera Night - First Fridays

11-04-2011 - 01-01-2037

5

Caffe Frascati

http://www.caffefrascati.com/

Caffe Frascati - 315 S 1st Street San Jose CA

Admission: No cover

408-287-0400

Start Time(s): 1st Friday of Month: 8pm

The first Friday of each month, beautiful and powerful arias and duets are performed by some of the Bay Area's best opera singers!]]>

Open Mic Night Tuesdays at Caffe Frascati

11-01-2011 - 01-01-2037

2

Caffe Frascati

http://www.caffefrascati.com/

Caffe Frascati - 315 S 1st Street San Jose CA

Admission: No cover

408-287-0400

Start Time(s): 7pm

Every Tuesday night in the intimate Caffe Frascati in downtown San Jose, performers are invited to share their gifts with patrons There is a piano available, and all styles are welcome]]>

Lyric Theatre at Caffe Frascati - 3rd Fridays

07-16-2010 - 01-01-2037

5

Caffe Frascati

http://www.caffefrascati.com/

Caffe Frascati - 315 S 1st Street San Jose CA

Admission: No cover

408-287-0400

Start Time(s): 3rd Friday of Month: 8pm

The third Friday of each month, members of San Jose's Lyric Theatre provide the entertainment with selections from light opera and musical theater]]>

Open Mic Tuesdays at Poor House Bistro

11-08-2011 - 01-01-2037

2

Poor House Bistro

http://www.poorhousebistro.com/events.html

Poor House Bistro - 91 S Autumn Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: No cover

408-292-5837

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

This Open Mic Night features live jazz and blues in San Jose's lauded "New Orleans Joint" The Poor House Bistro brings the sights, sounds and tastes of New Orleans to the San Jose downtown area This venue has been voted the best place to hear live jazz and blues in a number of local publications]]>

Karaoke at The Brit - Wednesdays

12-20-2011 - 01-01-2037

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Britannia Arms Downtown San Jose

http://www.britanniaarmsdowntown.com/calendar.html

Britannia Arms - Downtown San Jose - 173 W Santa Clara Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: No cover

408-278-1400

Start Time(s): 10pm

Wednesday Night is Karaoke Night at The Brit in downtown San Jose! So, grab some friends, grab a song list, grab a drink, and grab a microphone!]]>

Local Acoustic Night - 1st Wednesdays

01-04-2012 - 01-01-2037

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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]]>

The Jazz Jam at The Hedley - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays

01-04-2011 - 01-01-2037

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San Jose Jazz

http://www.hoteldeanza.com/hedley_club.asp

The Hedley Club - 233 W Santa Clara Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: Free

408-286-1000

hedleyjazzjam@gmail.com

Start Time(s): 1st & 3rd Weds: 7:30pm-10:30pm

This twice-monthly event features a house band that includes trumpeter John Worley and saxophonist Oscar Pangilinan It is open to musicians (and music lovers) of all ages and backgroundsIf you are a musician, bring your instrument and get in the groove Don't miss this unique opportunity to play and network with other musicians! Copies of music in the form of Real Books 6th Edition Vol 3 are available Or, if you would like to bring in a chart for everyone, just be sure to have enough copies for the rhythm section and hornsIf you're not a musician, you can still witness the best-known, unknown, and soon-to-be-known jazz artists jamming the night away]]>

Open Mic Night in Hayward

11-07-2011 - 01-01-2037

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The Bistro

http://www.the-bistro.com/calendar.htm

The Bistro - Hayward - 1001 B Street Hayward CA 94541

Admission: No cover

510-886-8525

Start Time(s): Mon: 8pm

Musicians share their talents at this Open Mic Night at The Bistro in Hayward on Monday nights]]>

Acoustic Guitar Showcase - 1st Sundays

01-02-2011 - 01-01-2037

Mission City Coffee Roasting Company

http://www.missioncitysc.com/

Mission City Coffee Roasting - Santa Clara - 2221 The Alameda Santa Clara CA 95050

Admission: Free

408-261-2221

Start Time(s): 1st Sunday of Month: 7pm

Join host Doug Young the first Sunday of every month for an acoustic guitar showcase featuring both local and not-so-local performers -- mostly playing instrumental acoustic guitar Doug is joined each month by two additional guitarists in a round-robin format, taking turns playing tunes The comfortable and pleasant listening area is isolated from the noise of espresso machines, in a separate room]]>

Happy Hour With Pianist Stephanie Newsom

01-18-2011 - 01-01-2037

Angelica's Bistro

http://www.angelicasbistro.com/calendar.htm

Angelica's Bistro - 863 Main Street Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: $15 min dinner/drink during performance

650-365-3226

info@angelicasbistro.com

Start Time(s): Tues, Weds: 4:30pm-6:30pm

Angelica's Bistro presents dinner and live music at Happy Hour With Pianist Stephanie Newsom Tuesday and Wednesday nights Stephanie has been a musician and songwriter since she was six years old After studying composition in college, she spent four years writing musicals in Chicago, one of which won a Jeff Award Currently, she is playing piano in the tango trio Corazon al Sur, rock and roll with Lucky Dog, and for Angelica's Enjoy an evening of unique live music and relaxed dining]]>

Peninsula Banjo Band - Wednesdays

02-16-2011 - 01-01-2037

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Peninsula Banjo Band

http://www.peninsulabanjoband.org/

Admission: No cover

408-993-BAND

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

The Peninsula Banjo Band, founded in 1963, plays "the happiest music there is" It has thousands of fans in the Bay Area It has performed at many public and private affairs including street festivals, retirement homes, private parties and grand civic occasions Its many performances have included the anniversary celebration of the Golden Gate Bridge, the 1984 celebration of the return of the San Francisco cable cars, San Francisco’s Black and White Ball, the opening of the San Jose Convention Center, special events at the de Young Museum, and the opening ceremony for The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose]]>

Dance Lessons at The Saddle Rack

03-01-2011 - 01-01-2037

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The Saddle Rack

http://www.thesaddlerack.com/calendar

The Saddle Rack - 42011 Boscell Road Fremont CA 94538

Admission: $5 Weds, Thurs $10 Fri Ages 21+

510-979-0477

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

On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights, the main dance floor of The Saddle Rack fills with a happy crowd of almost any age (over 21), stepping and twirling and sashaying to the voice of a patient dance instructor teaching line and couples dance to the beat of good country music There is no extra charge for lessons beyond the cover charge for the night Following the dance lessons are performances by live bands, providing more opportunity for dancing]]>

Classical Guitar Open Mic - 4th Tuesdays

10-25-2011 - 01-01-2037

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South Bay Guitar Society

http://www.sbgs.org/

Vineland Branch Library - 1450 Blossom Hill Road San Jose CA 95118

Admission: Free

408-808-3000

Start Time(s): 4th Tuesday of month: 7pm-9pm

This free event features classical guitar music, and is held monthly Hosts vary per month, and they help guide those who wish to sign up and perform]]>

The Jazz Warehouse Jazz Jam and Drawing Society - 2nd Thursdays

03-10-2011 - 01-01-2037

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SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery

http://www.artboutiki.com/jazz

SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery - 577 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: Free Donations appreciated

408-971-8929

dvado@slgpubs.com

http://www.artboutiki.com/jazz

Start Time(s): 2nd Thurs of Month: 7pm-10pm &nbsp;

Jazz and comic books are two true American art forms, and on the second Thursday of every month the SLG Art Boutiki joins the two together in an event called The Jazz Warehouse Jazz Jam and Drawing Society Bring your instrument and Real Book or sheet music and join the Art Boutiki Jazz Quartet in jamming to your favorite tunes Vocalists are welcome, too  All ages are invited If you want to play, just come prepared with music for the band Don't play an instrument? Then, bring your drawing supplies and draw to the music You can submit a piece to the Art Boutiki for its  ongoing art display of work created during the jams Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help offset the cost of the house band and sound man And, if you don't draw or play an instrument, this is a great opportunity to do a little late-night comics shopping in the gallery store]]>

The Legendary Ron Thompson and Friends, Blues - Wednesdays

03-09-2011 - 01-01-2037

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Poor House Bistro

http://www.poorhousebistro.com/events.html

Poor House Bistro - 91 S Autumn Street San Jose CA 95110

Admission: No cover

408-292-5837

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

Not many living blues musicians can say they have performed with and recorded for legends like Big Mama Thornton, Tina Turner, Bruce Willis, Luther Tucker, Jimmy McCracklin, Pee Wee Crayton, Carla Thomas, Booker T Jones, Percy Mayfield, Etta James, BB King, and Jimmy Reed Ron Thompson can and that’s just the beginning! Ron Thompson is a legendary rhythm and blues guitarist and master keyboardist whose career began in the rough and tumble world of East Bay nightclubs and bars in the early ‘70's During many years of touring coast to coast with John Lee Hooker, Hooker was quoted as saying, "Ron Thompson, he's my main man!" After serving as John Lee Hooker’s bandleader for seven years, Thompson went on to form his own group, Ron Thompson and His Resisters, which continues to tour extensively in the US, Canada, Europe, and Central America Ron Thompson was honored by the City of San Francisco for his decades of musical contributions By official proclamation of Mayor Gavin Newsom, September 5, 2007 was declared Ron Thompson Day in San Francisco Tom Mazzolini, founder and producer of the San Francisco Blues Festival, the longest running blues festival in the United States, said, “I’ve always felt Ron is the most talented blues guitarist I’ve ever seen He can do it all He’s extraordinarily gifted What many folks aren’t aware of is that Ron was a huge asset in the re-emergence of John Lee Hooker He was the foundation for that boogie sound” Thompson tours and performs year round Recent shows have included a summer tour with Chris Isaak; shows with Bruce Willis; two stints on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise with such musical VIPs as Taj Mahal and Elvin Bishop; and many more He was recently inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame  ]]>

Don Balistreri, Jazz and Contemporary Guitar - 2nd and 4th Thursdays

11-10-