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

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

Stanford Continuing Studies Program

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

Admission: Free

650-725-2650

continuingstudies@stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

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

DJ Rising - Love Maia, Author (Youth Event)

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

Kepler's Bookstore

http://www.keplers.com/

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

Admission: Free

650-324-4321

service@keplers.com

Start Time(s): 6pm

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

31 Dates in 31 Days - Tamara Duricka Johnson, Author

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

Books Inc

http://www.booksinc.net

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

Admission: Free

650-428-1234

Start Time(s): 7pm

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

One Green Apple - Special Storytime, Silicon Valley Reads

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

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

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 10:30am

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

Are You Worth It? - Author Talk by Constance Chapman

02-09-2012 - 02-09-2012

4

East West Bookstore

http://www.eastwest.com/

East West Bookstore - 324 Castro Street Mountain View CA 94041

Admission: Free; call to reserve a place

650-988-9800

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

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

Sexual Intelligence - Marty Klein, Author

02-10-2012 - 02-10-2012

5

Books Inc

http://www.booksinc.net

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

Admission: Free

650-321-0600

Start Time(s): 7pm

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

Spoken Word with Daniel Beaty - Community Event and Product Tasting

02-11-2012 - 02-11-2012

6

Brown Girl Bakery

http://danielbeaty.com/wordpress/

Admission: $20

408-531-1432

baker@browngirlbakery.com

http://www.browngirlbakery.com/

Start Time(s): 12:30pm-3pm

Come to a special spoken word presentation by award-winning actor, singer, writer, and composer Daniel Beaty  As an actor, singer, and poet, Daniel has worked throughout the United States, Europe, and Africa performing on television, acting in theatrical productions, singing leading roles in operas, and giving solo concerts of his own work He has performed at The White House and has graced the stage of The Kennedy Center in tribute to Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis Daniel is the 2004 Grand Slam Champion at the world famous Nuyorican Poet’s Cafe and The Fox Networks National Redemption Slam Champion He has performed on programs with artists such as Jill Scott, Sonia Sanchez, MC Lyte, Mos Def, Tracy Chapman, Deepak Chopra, and Phylicia Rashad Enjoy the presentation, and taste some baked goods offered by the Brown Girl Bakery, too!]]>

The Poet's Daughter - Parvaneh Bahar, Author

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

Barnes & Noble

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

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

Admission: Free

408-559-8101

Start Time(s): 3pm

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

In Conversation with Sumbul Ali-Karamali - Silicon Valley Reads

02-12-2012 - 02-12-2012

Indian Business Professional Women

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

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

Admission: Free

408-956-9115

info@ibpw.net

Start Time(s): 2pm

Sumbul Ali-Karamali, author of The Muslim Next Door, talks about her book and answers questions about being Muslim and American After her talk, Sumbul will be joined by S Reshma Inamdar and Sukumar Ramanathan for a panel discussion Since 9/11, stories about Muslims and the Islamic world have flooded headlines, politics, and water-cooler conversations all across the country And, although Americans hear about Islam on a daily basis, there remains no clear explanation of Islam or its people The Muslim Next Door offers easy-to-understand yet academically sound answers to these questions while also dispelling commonly held misconceptions Author Sumbul Ali-Karamali's vivid anecdotes about growing up Muslim and female in the West, along with her sensitive, scholarly overview of Islam, combine for a uniquely insightful look at the world's fastest growing religion 2012 is the tenth year of the Silicon Valley Reads program, which is presented by the Santa Clara County Library, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the San Jose Public Library Foundation]]>

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

02-13-2012 - 02-13-2012

1

Stanford Continuing Studies Program

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

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

Admission: Free

650-725-2650

continuingstudies@stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

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

Technology and Society Committee Luncheon Forum

02-14-2012 - 02-14-2012

2

Technology and Society Committee

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

Admission: Free Admission $12  Lunch (optional)

650-969-7215

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

Robert Vamosi is a longtime security analyst, blogger, and award winning journalist, now a Senior Analyst for Mocana, a start up focusing on the security of non-PC devices He has been covering digital security issues as a contributing editor at PCWorld, a blogger at Forbescom, and for many years a senior editor at ZDNet/CNET, and is the author of the recently published book, When Gadgets Betray Us: The Dark Side of our Infatuation With New Technologies Using real world examples, Robert will discuss the premise of his book: that technology is evolving faster than we are, and as our mobile phones, mp3 players, cars, and digital cameras become more and more complex, we understand less and less about how they actually work and what personal details these gadgets might reveal about us, which prevents us from striking the correct balance between convenience and security]]>

Persistence - Peter Clothier, Tuesday Night Lecture

02-14-2012 - 02-14-2012

2

San Jose State University School of Art and Design

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

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

Admission: Free

408-924-4320

art.design@sjsu.edu

Start Time(s): 5pm

Clothier, a graduate of Cambridge University, is a long time observer of the contemporary art world and a widely published writer His publications include fiction and poetry, as well as David Hockney, a monograph, and a collection of political essays--The Bush Diaries This lecture address the predicament of the creative individual in a culture in which celebrity and money trump talent and quality of work, and specifically about the need for a disciplined mind and a commitment to practice--how to develop these qualities and apply them to a successful life in art This presentation, free and open to the public, will be held in Room 133 of SJSU's Art Building]]>

Connectome How the Brain's Wiring Makes Us Who We Are - Sebastian Seung, Author

02-14-2012 - 02-14-2012

2

Kepler's Bookstore

http://www.keplers.com/

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

Admission: Purchase of event book or $10 gift card required* Free for members *Admits 2

650-324-4321

service@keplers.com

Start Time(s): 7pm

Sebastian Seung, a dynamic young professor at MIT, is at the forefront of a revolution in neuroscience He believes that our identity lies not in our genes, but in the connections between our brain cells--our own particular wiring Seung and a dedicated group of researchers are leading the effort to map these connections, neuron by neuron, synapse by synapse It is a monumental effort--the scientific equivalent of climbing Mount Everest--but if they succeed, they will uncover the basis of personality, identity, intelligence, memory, and perhaps disorders such as autism and schizophrenia Seung explains how this new map of a human "connectome" might even enable us to "upload" our brains into a computer, making us effectively immortal Sebastian Seung is Professor of Computational Neuroscience at MIT and an Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute He has made important advances in robotics, neuroscience, neuroeconomics, and statistical physics His research has been published in leading scientific journals, and also featured in The New York Times, Technology Review, and The Economist]]>

Zara Raab and Jeanne Wagner - Creative Writers Series

02-15-2012 - 02-15-2012

3

Notre Dame de Namur University

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

Admission: Call for prices

650-508-3730 x2

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Zara Raab lives in Berkeley, but she grew up on the North Coast, where her ancestors farmed, raised cattle and harvested tan oak Her poems appear in River Styx, Crab Orchard Review, Evansville Review, and elsewhere Her most recent book is Swimming the Eel (David Robert Books, 2011) Jeanne Wagner is the recipient of several national awards, including the MacGuffin Poet Hunt, the Ann Stanford Prize, the Briar Cliff Review Award and the 2011 Inkwell Prize, judged by Mark Doty Her poems have appeared in Spoon River Poetry Review, RHINO, Cincinnati Review, Alaska Quarterly Review and PBS website's Poem of the Week She has five collections of poetry, the most recently, In The Body Of Our Lives, was released by Sixteen Rivers Press in 2011]]>

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

02-15-2012 - 02-15-2012

3

San Mateo County Library

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

San Carlos Library - 610 Elm Street San Carlos CA 94070

Admission: Free

650-591-0341

Start Time(s): 7pm-9pm

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

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

02-15-2012 - 02-15-2012

3

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

650-223-8699

jlanducci@paloaltojcc.org

http://www.paloaltojcc.org/events/2012/02/15/classes-workshops-lectures/author-encounter-nathan-englander/

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Renowned author Nathan Englander will discuss his new story collection, What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank These eight new stories from the celebrated novelist and short-story writer display a gifted young author grappling with the great questions of modern life, with a command of language, and with the imagination that place Englander at the very forefront of contemporary American fiction Beautiful and courageous, funny and achingly sad, Englander's work is a revelation Nathan Englander's short fiction has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and numerous anthologies, including The Best American Short Stories and The O Henry Prize Stories Englander is the author of the novel The Ministry of Special Cases and the story collection For the Relief of Unbearable Urges--which earned him a PEN/Malamud Award and the Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction from the American Academy of Arts and Letters He lives in Brooklyn, New York This event is held in Room E-104 of the Community Center]]>

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

02-15-2012 - 02-15-2012

3

Books Inc

http://www.booksinc.net

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

Admission: Free

650-428-1234

Start Time(s): 7pm

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

My Name is Bilal - Special Storytime, Silicon Valley Reads

02-15-2012 - 02-15-2012

3

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

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

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 4pm

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

Rae Armantrout, Poet - Reading and Book Signing

02-15-2012 - 02-15-2012

3

Center for Literary Arts San Jose State University

http://litart.org

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

Admission: Free

(408) 924-4600

Start Time(s): 7pm

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

Two Among the Righteous Few - Marty Brounstein, Author

02-16-2012 - 02-16-2012

4

Peninsula Library System

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

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

Admission: Free

650-829-3860

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

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

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

02-16-2012 - 02-16-2012

4

Books Inc

http://www.booksinc.net

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

Admission: Free

650-321-0600

Start Time(s): 7pm

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

Black History Month Storytelling Experience with Yolanda Rhodes

02-16-2012 - 02-16-2012

4

San Mateo County Library

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

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

Admission: Free

650-321-7712 x225

Start Time(s): 4:30pm

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

Pleiadian Initiations of Light - Christine Day, Author Talk

02-17-2012 - 02-17-2012

5

East West Bookstore

http://www.eastwest.com/

East West Bookstore - 324 Castro Street Mountain View CA 94041

Admission: Free; call to reserve a place

650-988-9800

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

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

Stegner Fellows Shorts on Stage

02-17-2012 - 02-17-2012

5

Stanford Lively Arts

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

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

Admission: $24

650-725-ARTS (2787)

livelyarts@stanford.edu

http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Start Time(s): 8pm

Stanford’s Stegner Fellows in creative writing are back with an all-new selection of fiction and poetry—as experienced through the intimacy and immediacy of live drama—in staged readings by San Francisco’s acclaimed Word for Word Performing Arts Company In the San Francisco Examiner’s words: “Noted for adapting short works of fiction for the stage without changing a word of the original text, Word for Word takes the word ‘adaptation’ to all-new levels” This event is presented in partnership with the Stanford Creative Writing Program, and generously supported by Bruce and Eleanor Heister]]>

A Pioneer In Aviation - Robert Dye, Author

02-18-2012 - 02-18-2012

6

Hiller Aviation Museum

http://www.hiller.org/Pioneer-in-Aviation.shtml

Hiller Aviation Museum - 601 Skyway Road San Carlos CA 94070

Admission: Free with museum admission Museum Admission: $7-$11 Free for kids 4 and under

650-654-0200

Start Time(s): 11am

For years, long lost information about the man that was literally instrumental in Charles Lindbergh's famous transatlantic flight sat forgotten in Bob Dye's home Dye ran across the old newspaper and magazine clippings, telegrams, and letters about Brice Goldsborough one day when rifling through some old boxes As he read them he began to realize how much Goldsborough contributed to early aviation Brice Goldsborough made a big impression in a short time In 1919 he started Pioneer Instrument Company, a firm that became one of the world's largest aviation instrument producers It was Goldsborough who designed, built, and installed the instrument panel for Lindbergh's famous plane, the Spirit of St Louis He also became associated with other famous names in aviation such as Glenn Curtiss, Clyde Cessna, Walter Beech, and Igor Sikorsky To learn more about this forgotten aviator come listen to Author Bob Dye talk about Brice Goldsborough in his book, A Pioneer in Aviation: The Life Story of Brice Goldsborough There will be a book signing after the presentation]]>

Story Time with Jennifer Fosberry, Author

02-19-2012 - 02-19-2012

Kepler's Bookstore

http://www.keplers.com/

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

Admission: Free

650-324-4321

service@keplers.com

Start Time(s): 11:30am

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

Native American Themed Family Day

02-19-2012 - 02-19-2012

Hidden Villa

http://www.hiddenvilla.org/calendar

Hidden Villa - 26870 Moody Road Los Altos Hills CA 94022

Admission: $1000/person

Start Time(s): 2pm-4pm

All-ages Spend a family oriented afternoon in our lovely Dana Center with storyteller and teacher, Keith Gutierrez, recreating some Ohlone Indian (native to this area) activities Stay warm this February afternoon with ancient games, tales of winter lore, and hot cider!]]>

Comfortably Unaware - Dr Richard Oppenlander, Author Talk

02-20-2012 - 02-20-2012

1

East West Bookstore

http://www.eastwest.com/

East West Bookstore - 324 Castro Street Mountain View CA 94041

Admission: Free; call to reserve a place

650-988-9800

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

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

The End of Illness - Dr David Agus, Author

02-21-2012 - 02-21-2012

2

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: $7-$20

408-280-5145

http://www.paloaltojcc.org/events/2012/02/21/classes-workshops-lectures/author-encounter-dr.-david-agus/

Start Time(s): 7pm

Dr Davis Agus--Director of USC's Westside Cancer Center, Professor of Medicine at USC Keck School of Medicine, and Co-Founder of Navigenics--asks the question: despite advances in modern medicine, why isn't humankind better at curing illness? In his book, The End of Illness, Agus offers a totally new way of looking at how to prevent and combat cancer, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders and takes on some misconceptions about vitamins, supplements, food, and the role of DNA He also will discuss exciting breakthrough technologies that promise to transform medicine in our generation This event is held in the Schultz Cultural Arts Hall of the Community Center]]>

Well-RED Reading Series

02-22-2012 - 02-22-2012

3

Poetry Center San Jose

http://www.workssanjose.org

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

Admission: Free

408-300-6405

gallery@workssanjose.org

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

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

Jym Marks - EVC Authors Series

02-22-2012 - 02-22-2012

3

Evergreen Valley College

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

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

Admission: Free

408-274-7900 x6605

Sterling.Warner@evc.edu

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

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

Joel Bakan - Harker Speaker Series

02-22-2012 - 02-22-2012

3

The Harker School

http://www.harker.org/speakerseries

Admission: Free

408-345-9243

communications@harker.org

http://www.harker.org/speakerseries

Start Time(s): 7pm

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

Paws for Tales, Brisbane

02-22-2012 - 02-22-2012

3

City of Brisbane

http://brisbaneca.org/events

Brisbane Library - 250 Visitacion Avenue Brisbane CA 94005

Admission: Free

415-467-2060

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

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

Childhood Under Seige - Joel Bakan, Author

02-23-2012 - 02-23-2012

4

San Mateo County Library

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

Belmont Library - 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont CA 94002

Admission: Free

650-591-8286

Start Time(s): 7pm

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

Authors Stephen Beachy and Josh Mohr in Conversation

02-23-2012 - 02-23-2012

4

Books Inc

http://www.booksinc.net

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

Admission: Free

650-321-0600

Start Time(s): 7pm

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

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

02-23-2012 - 02-23-2012

4

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

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

Admission: Free

650-969-6030

Start Time(s): 7pm

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

My Name Is Bilal - Silicon Valley Reads Author Asma Uddin

02-24-2012 - 02-24-2012

5

Barnes & Noble

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

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

Admission: Free

408-559-8101

Start Time(s): 7pm

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

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!]]>

Fairy Tale Theatre - Workshop

01-21-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Willow Glen Children's Theatre

Willow Glen Community and Senior Center - 2175 Lincoln Avenue San Jose CA 95125

Admission: $60 $68 for non-San Jose residents

408-448-6400

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

A 6-week class for 3-5 year olds Each class involves stories, skits and crafts This workshop is usually offered four times each year: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer]]>

Let Us Now Praise Famous Men - Book Discussion

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Cantor Arts Center

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

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

Admission: Free

650-723-4177

Start Time(s): 1pm

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

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

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

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

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 11:30am

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

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

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

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

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 1pm

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

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

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

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

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 3pm

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

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

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

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

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 11am

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

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

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Berryessa Branch Library - 3355 Noble Avenue San Jose CA 95132

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 2pm

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

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

02-25-2012 - 02-25-2012

6

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

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

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 3:30pm

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

Poetry and Peace

02-26-2012 - 02-26-2012

Santa Clara County Library

http://www.sccl.org/saratoga

Saratoga Library - 13650 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: Free

408-867-6126 x3817

Start Time(s): 2pm

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

Story Time with Alexandra Day, Author

02-26-2012 - 02-26-2012

Kepler's Bookstore

http://www.keplers.com/

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

Admission: Free

650-324-4321

service@keplers.com

Start Time(s): 11:30am

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

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

02-26-2012 - 02-26-2012

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Sunnyvale Public Library - 665 W Olive Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94086

Admission: Free

408-730-7300

Start Time(s): 3:30pm

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

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

02-29-2012 - 02-29-2012

3

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

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

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 6pm

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

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

02-29-2012 - 02-29-2012

3

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

Milpitas Library - 160 N Main Street Milpitas CA 95035

Admission: Free

408-262-1171

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

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

One Green Apple - Special Storytime, Silicon Valley Reads

02-29-2012 - 02-29-2012

3

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

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

Admission: Free

408-808-2173

Start Time(s): 6pm

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

Rafael Campo, Poet - Lecture and Reading

03-01-2012 - 03-01-2012

4

Cantor Arts Center

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

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

Admission: Free

650-723-4177

Start Time(s): 6:30pm

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

Traveling In Italy - Author Presentation

03-01-2012 - 03-01-2012

4

Burlingame Library Foundation

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

Burlingame Public Library - 480 Primrose Road Burlingame CA 94010

Admission: Free

650-558-7200

Start Time(s): 7pm-8pm

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

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

03-01-2012 - 03-01-2012

4

Oshman Family Jewish Community Center

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

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

Admission: Free Please RSVP at Official Site

650-223-8618

esalamo@paloaltojcc.org

Start Time(s): 5pm-8pm

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

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

03-01-2012 - 03-01-2012

4

Silicon Valley Reads

http://www.siliconvalleyreads.org

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

Admission: Free

408-354-1242

Start Time(s): 1:30pm

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

Hands-On Origami Workshop with Author Justin Tsin

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

Santa Clara County Library

http://www.sccl.org/campbell

Campbell Library - 77 Harrison Avenue Campbell CA 95008

Admission: Free

408-866-1991

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

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

Dr Suess Story Time

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

Burlingame Library Foundation

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

Burlingame Public Library - 480 Primrose Road Burlingame CA 94010

Admission: Free

650-558-7200

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

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

Soar with Books - Preschool Reading Program

03-03-2012 - 03-03-2012

6

Hiller Aviation Museum

http://www.hiller.org/files/docs/soarwithbooks2.pdf

Hiller Aviation Museum - 601 Skyway Road San Carlos CA 94070

Admission: $150 per child plus museum admission Museum Admission: $7-$11 Free for kids 4 and under

650-654-0200

Start Time(s): 11am-12pm

Hiller Aviation Museum presents Soar with Books, a preschool reading program on select Saturdays It includes a special tour, aviation book reading time, and a craft project for aviators ages 3-5 No reservations are necessary Sign-up in person on the morning of the program]]>

Story Time with Emily Wagner, Author

03-04-2012 - 03-04-2012

Kepler's Bookstore

http://www.keplers.com/

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

Admission: Free

650-324-4321

service@keplers.com

Start Time(s): 11:30am

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

The Wayfinders with Wade Davis, Explorer - Wallace Stegner Lecture Series

03-05-2012 - 03-05-2012

1

Peninsula Open Space Trust

http://www.openspacetrust.org/activities/lecture.html

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

Admission: $22

650-903-6000

performingarts@mvcpa.com

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

Start Time(s): 8pm

Come listen to Wade Davis' dynamic lecture The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World A National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, Davis travels the globe to live with indigenous people and document their cultural practices He has collected thousands of botanical specimens along the way and is passionate about preserving cultural as well as biologic diversity Art and science mix equally in his spellbinding presentations Personal and scientific curiosity draw Wade Davis to remote cultures, where an astonishing fund of knowledge exists about plants and animals, at least until the culture itself disappears In association with the Harvard Botanical Museum, he spent three years in the Amazon and the Andes collecting more than 6,000 botanical specimens to research the region's biodiversity Later work took him to Haiti and beyond, inspiring his best-selling book, The Serpent and the Rainbow He is the author of thirteen books in all, recipient of countless awards, and a highly sought-after speaker Join this renowned explorer, scholar, photographer, and filmmaker as he defends cultures, languages, and the natural world from which they spring]]>

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

03-06-2012 - 03-06-2012

2

http://www.smcl.org

Belmont Library - 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont CA 94002

Admission: Free

650-591-8286

Start Time(s): 6:30pm

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

Yiyun Li - Reading and Book Signing

03-07-2012 - 03-07-2012

3

Center for Literary Arts San Jose State University

http://litart.org

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

Admission: Free

(408) 924-4600

Start Time(s): 7pm

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

Zona - A Reading by Author Geoff Dyer

03-13-2012 - 03-13-2012

2

Stanford Humanities Center

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

Stanford Humanities Center - 424 Santa Teresa Street Stanford CA 94305

Admission: Free

650-725-1219

Start Time(s): 6pm-9pm

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

I Can Do It! Ignite

03-17-2012 - 03-18-2012

6

Hay House, Inv

http://www.hayhouse.com/event_details.php?event_id=1580

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts - 255 Almaden Boulevard San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $75-$295

408-792-4111

http://www.hayhouse.com/event_details.php?event_id=1580

Start Time(s): Sat: 9am-8:30pm Sun: 9am-6pm

Get ready to Occupy Your Mind at the newest Hay House conference I Can Do It Ignite! This information packed conference features cutting edge authors, speakers and documentary filmmakers in the mindful spirituality, health, holistic, and sustainability lifestyles movement These trendsetting & transformational speakers will Ignite and occupy your mind with topics ranging from relationships, sexuality, finance, and personal transformation to mindfulness, youth empowerment, health and more!]]>

Valerie Plame Wilson - Unique Lives and Experience Series

03-19-2012 - 03-19-2012

1

Let's Talk Entertainment

http://www.uniquelives.com/sanjose.php

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts - 255 Almaden Boulevard San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $36-$75

408-792-4111

http://www.uniquelives.com/sanjose.php

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

While serving her country as a CIA clandestine operations officer to protect America's national security and prevent the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Valerie Plame Wilson kept her occupation and her identity a secret When her covert status was revealed to the public by senior White House officials, it resulted in the loss of her career and privacy In retaliation she wrote the New York Times best-selling autobiography, Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House Her story was recently made into a major motion picture starring Sean Penn and Naomi Watts Come hear Valerie Plame Wilson's unique story as she shares her views on the incredible events that led to her exposure]]>

Taste What You Are Missing - Barb Stuckey, Author

03-20-2012 - 03-20-2012

2

Commonwealth Club

http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-03-20/barb-stuckey-understanding-science-and-senses-what-you-eat

Admission: $10 CC Members $15 Non-Members

800-847-7730

http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-03-20/barb-stuckey-understanding-science-and-senses-what-you-eat

Start Time(s): 7pm  Program

Barb Stuckey: Understanding the Science and Senses of What You Eat Author, Taste What You’re Missing: The Passionate Eater's Guide to Why Good Food Tastes Good Professional food developer Stuckey shares her vast knowledge to help us better understand the psychology and physiology of taste Learn how to develop and improve your tasting palate by discerning flavors, detecting ingredients and creating new taste combinations]]>

Romeo & Juliet - Read-Along Shakespeare in San Carlos

03-21-2012 - 03-21-2012

3

San Mateo County Library

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

San Carlos Library - 610 Elm Street San Carlos CA 94070

Admission: Free

650-591-0341

Start Time(s): 7pm-9pm

Gather with other fans of Shakespeare to read his works Please bring a copy of the play if you have one as only a few library copies may be available This month's play is Romeo & Juliet]]>

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

03-21-2012 - 03-21-2012

3

Center for Literary Arts San Jose State University

http://litart.org

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

Admission: Free

(408) 924-4600

Start Time(s): 7pm

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

Skunk Girl - Silicon Valley Reads Author Sheba Karim

03-22-2012 - 03-22-2012

4

Barnes & Noble

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

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

Admission: Free

408-559-8101

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

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

Two Among the Righteous Few - Marty Brounstein, Author

03-25-2012 - 03-25-2012

San Mateo County Library

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

Belmont Library - 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont CA 94002

Admission: Free

650-591-8286

Start Time(s): 3pm

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

Mark Twain In His Own Words, 100 Years Later - Dr Robert Hirst, Lecturer

03-27-2012 - 03-27-2012

2

Saratoga Foothill Club

http://www.foothillclub.org

Saratoga Foothill Club - 20399 Park Place Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: $10

408-867-9753

judyvance@earthlink.net

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Dr Robert Hirst is Curator of the Mark Twain Papers at the Bancroft Library of the University of California, Berkeley and General Editor of the Mark Twain Project at UCB In this lecture, he will explain why Twain's writings are as relevant today as they were 100 years ago]]>

Object Oriented Programming - Katie Herzog, A Solo Exhibition

01-13-2012 - 03-30-2012

5

PARC

http://katieherzog.net

Admission: Free

650-812-4000

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

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

One Through Love - Poetry Reading and Film Screening

03-31-2012 - 03-31-2012

6

De Anza College, Creative Arts Division

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

De Anza College - 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino CA 95014

Admission: Free

408-864-8672

spataforemarisa@deanza.edu

Start Time(s): 7pm

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

Jane Pauley - Unique Lives and Experience Series

04-02-2012 - 04-02-2012

1

Let's Talk Entertainment

http://www.uniquelives.com/sanjose.php

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts - 255 Almaden Boulevard San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $36-$75

408-792-4111

http://www.uniquelives.com/sanjose.php

Start Time(s): 7:30pm

Jane Pauley made her debut on the Today Show at age 25, and became a household name overnight The public christened her "America's Sweetheart" Her 13 years at the Today Show was followed by 11 years at NBC's Dateline, the 2004 premiere of her own talk show--The Jane Pauley Show--and the publishing of her best-selling memoir, Skywriting At age 50, Jane was diagnosed with bipolar disorder In a culture where so few celebrities have spoken about their struggles with this particular mental illness, Pauley is a pioneer She is living proof that someone with bipolar disorder can still be a success in the workplace, a loving wife to her husband, Cartoonist Garry Trudeau, and a good parent]]>

Campbell Poetry Circle Workshop

04-04-2012 - 04-04-2012

3

Santa Clara County Library

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

Campbell Library - 77 Harrison Avenue Campbell CA 95008

Admission: Free

408-866-1991

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

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

Juan Felipe Herrera - Reading and Book Signing

04-04-2012 - 04-04-2012

3

Center for Literary Arts San Jose State University

http://litart.org

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

Admission: Free

(408) 924-4600

Start Time(s): 7pm

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

Imagine How Creativity Works - Jonah Lehrer, Author and Contributing Editor for Wired

04-05-2012 - 04-05-2012

4

Commonwealth Club

http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-04-05/jonah-lehrer-how-creativity-works

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

Admission: $12 CC Members $20 Non-Members

800-847-7730

clubsv@commonwealthclub.org

http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-04-05/jonah-lehrer-how-creativity-works

Start Time(s): 7pm  Program

Jonah Lehrer: How Creativity Works Contributing Editor, Wired; Author, How We Decide and Imagine: How Creativity Works Acclaimed science writer and popular blogger Jonah Lehrer helped us learn about our decision making process in his best-selling book How We Decide Now he delves into the human mind to decipher the anatomy of imagination and explore the new science of creativity with Imagine Lehrer introduces us to musicians like Bob Dylan and Yo Yo Ma, artists working at Pixar, engineers at Procter and Gamble, and even a bartender who thinks more like chemist, to demonstrate our most important mental talent: the ability to imagine what has never existed Find out what cities and companies are doing to double our creative output and make our culture more creative]]>

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]]>

Geoffrey Wolff - Reading and Book Signing

04-17-2012 - 04-17-2012

2

Center for Literary Arts San Jose State University

http://litart.org

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

Admission: Free

(408) 924-4600

Start Time(s): 7pm

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

Hamlet - Read-Along Shakespeare in San Carlos

04-18-2012 - 04-18-2012

3

San Mateo County Library

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

San Carlos Library - 610 Elm Street San Carlos CA 94070

Admission: Free

650-591-0341

Start Time(s): 7pm-9pm

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

Geoffrey Wolff - In Conversation with Tobias Wolff

04-18-2012 - 04-18-2012

3

Center for Literary Arts San Jose State University

http://litart.org

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

Admission: Free

(408) 924-4600

Start Time(s): 1pm

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

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]]>

Brian Copeland at Circle of Support Breakfast

04-26-2012 - 04-26-2012

4

Family & Children Services

http://www.fcservices.org/news/events_circle-of-support-12.html

Admission: $75 per person $750 for a table of 10

650-543-5412

info@fcservices.org

http://www.fcservices.org/news/events_circle-of-support-12.html

Start Time(s): 8am-10:30am

Brian Copeland, playwright, comedian, ABC7/KGO host, and author of "Not a Genuine Black Man," will be the featured speaker at the 9th annual Circle of Support Breakfast benefiting Family & Children Services Valle Monte League will be honored]]>

American Girls Club - 4th Fridays

09-23-2011 - 04-27-2012

5

Barnes & Noble

http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2247

Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Eastridge - 2200 Eastridge Loop, Space 1420 San Jose CA 95122

Admission: Free

(408) 270-9470

Start Time(s): 4th Fridays: 7pm

This Club's representative posted the following invitation: "Join us the fourth Friday of each month for our American Girl Club Each meeting we will discuss a related book, do crafts and more Everyone is welcome! To make sure we have enough materials, please RSVP to Mike Koller, our Community Relations Manager, at crm2247@bncom or 4082709477 with your name, phone number and number of guests attending Thank you!"]]>

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

04-29-2012 - 04-29-2012

Santa Clara City Libraries

http://library.santaclaraca.gov

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

Admission: Free

408-615-2900

Start Time(s): 2pm

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

Coriolanus - Read-Along Shakespeare in San Carlos

05-16-2012 - 05-16-2012

3

San Mateo County Library

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

San Carlos Library - 610 Elm Street San Carlos CA 94070

Admission: Free

650-591-0341

Start Time(s): 7pm-9pm

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

Campbell Poetry Circle Workshop

06-06-2012 - 06-06-2012

3

Santa Clara County Library

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

Campbell Library - 77 Harrison Avenue Campbell CA 95008

Admission: Free

408-866-1991

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

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

Writer's Forum Open Mic Night - 3rd Wednesdays

09-21-2011 - 01-01-2037

3

San Francisco/Peninsula Writers

http://www.sfpeninsulawriters.com/open_mic.html

Admission: Free Advance sign-up is required for presenters

OpenMic@sfpeninsulawriters.com

Start Time(s): 3rd Weds of Month: 7:30pm

This is a great opportunity for authors to get exposure and to practice public speaking skills It is open to all writers and listeners, including California Writers Club members and non-members Ten writers read for ten minutes each Each reader is given a choice of whether or not they wish to receive feedback The Writer's Forum Open Mic Night meets every third Wednesday of each month and is moderated by Jim Hanna Advance sign-up via email is required]]>

Weekly Story Hour

11-05-2011 - 01-01-2037

6

Barnes & Noble

http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/storedetail.do;jsessionid=F229E05E9931374EC4F11ADA992D1ADB?store=2936

Barnes & Noble - Hillsdale, San Mateo - Hillsdale Shopping Center, 11 W Hillsdale Boulevard San Mateo CA 94403

Admission: Free

650-341-5560

650-341-5560

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

Amelia Bedelia, Curious George, Madeline and other favorite characters come to life at this Weekly Story Hour Not only can your children listen to stories, they also are invited to participate in creative activities designed to teach and entertain them]]>

Family Storytime Tuesdays - Saratoga Library

11-02-2010 - 01-01-2037

2

Santa Clara County Library

http://www.santaclaracountylib.org/saratoga/SAj_program.html

Saratoga Library - 13650 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga CA 95070

Admission: Free

(408) 867-6126

408-867-6126

Saratoga_Manager@library.sccgov.org

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

This evening storytime event is designed for all ages Take a break, relax, and enjoy a wonderful story with your family]]>

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 & 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]]>

The Wonders of Mesopotamia - Workshop, Fourth Sundays

07-25-2010 - 01-01-2037

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

http://www.egyptianmuseum.org/node/41

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum - 1660 Park Avenue San Jose CA 95191

Admission: Workshop free with admission Museum Admission: $5-$9; kids under 5 free

408-947-3665

activities@egyptianmuseum.org

Start Time(s): 4th Sunday of Month:  12:30pm

This workshop explores the empires of the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians and many more Learn how these empires contributed to modern society through the invention of the calendar, mathematics, the alphabet, and glass blowing techniques  ]]>

Hieroglyphics Workshop

07-08-2010 - 01-01-2037

4

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

http://www.egyptianmuseum.org/node/41

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum - 1660 Park Avenue San Jose CA 95191

Admission: Workshop free with admission Museum Admission: $5-$9; kids under 5 free

408-947-3665

activities@egyptianmuseum.org

Start Time(s): Thurs: 4pm Sun: 11am

You can learn about the language and writing system of the ancient Egyptians in this workshop It is offered twice a week, and is free with paid admission to the Rosicrucian Egpytian Museum]]>

Local Acoustic Night - 1st Wednesdays

01-04-2012 - 01-01-2037

3

The Old Princeton Landing

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

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

Admission: Free Ages 21+

650-728-7096

info@theoldprincetonlanding.com

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

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

Live Action Storytime at the East Palo Alto Library

09-03-2011 - 01-01-2037

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/events

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

Admission: Free

650-321-7712

Start Time(s): Sat: 10:30am

In this interactive storytime, kids of all ages read books, sing songs, and play games]]>

Willow Glen Library Book Club - 1st Wednesdays

11-02-2011 - 01-01-2037

3

San Jose Public Library System

http://www.sjpl.org/event/willow-glen-book-club

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

Admission: Free

408-808-3045

Start Time(s): 1st Wednesdays: 1pm-2pm

This fun book club typically meets at Willow Glen Branch library on the first Wednesday of each month It's always looking for new members, and it's a great way to discuss books and make new friends]]>

Writers on Writing - 3rd Tuesdays

01-18-2011 - 01-01-2037

2

Barnes & Noble

http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2247?cat=AAA&subtype=detailList

Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Eastridge - 2200 Eastridge Loop, Space 1420 San Jose CA 95122

Admission: Free

408-270-9470

Start Time(s): 3rd Tues of Month: 7pm* *Meetings may be rescheduled; double-checking official site is advised

Attention all writers and those looking to flex their creative and literary muscles everyone is welcome to attend this monthly writers' workshop where participants write, share, critique, and more]]>

Poets At Play - 2nd Sundays

06-12-2011 - 01-01-2037

Poetry Center San Jose

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

History Park - 1650 Senter Road San Jose CA 95112

Admission: Free Free parking is available; email for details

poetsatplay@pcsj.org

Start Time(s): 2nd Sundays: 1pm-4pm

The second Sunday of most months, poets, aspiring poets, and people generally interested in the arts meet at Edwin Markham House in History Park to read, write, and share their work in a fun, creative, and supportive environment This is not a workshop, but rather a playhouse, with some starter ideas and a comfortable place to play with words Registration is encouraged, but not required, via email]]>

Poetry Readings at Willow Glen Library - 3rd Thursdays

10-20-2011 - 01-01-2037

4

Poetry Center San Jose

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

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

Admission: Free

408-808-3045

Start Time(s): 3rd Thursday of Month*: 7pm *Schedule can vary; check Official Site

These free events, open to the public, are held on the third Thursday of every month Guest readers are usually featured; please see the Official Site for specifics]]>

Creative Movement and Storytelling - Classes (Ages 4-6)

08-29-2011 - 01-01-2037

1

The Lively Foundation

http://www.livelyfoundation.org

Admission: $60 for 4 classes* *Students may join this class at any time

650-969-4110

livelyfoundation@sbcglobal.net

http://www.livelyfoundation.org

Start Time(s): Mon: 5pm  

This class is great for soccer stars and princesses, too Children develop coordination, strength, rhythm and express themselves both verbally and physically Movement, music, and make-believe make a magical experience Everyone dances and has a great time]]>