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Paws for Tales - Reading Program

05-26-2012 - 05-26-2012

San Mateo County Library

http://www.smcl.org/en/content/paws-tales-1

Atherton Public Library - 2 Dinkespiel Station Lane Atherton CA 94027

Admission: Free; registration is required

650-328-2422

Start Time(s): 11am

Children can improve their reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog Sign up in advance and join the fun Have a reluctant reader? Studies show children who are reluctant to read in front of peers are much less anxious with an animal present Children don't perceive animals to be judgmental; mere animal presence helps them become more confident readers 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 Please make sure Mom or Dad accompany the child]]>

Loving Without Fear - Linda Henderson, Author

05-26-2012 - 05-26-2012

6

Barnes & Noble

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

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

Admission: Free

650-341-5560

Start Time(s): 1pm

Linda Henderson will be signing copies of her books Loving Without Fear and The Interview There are so many ways to love in your life Open your heart to all of them, and you will live a happier life, which you deserve Each chapter of Loving Without Fear covers the many ways in which we give and receive this love Like many of you, Henderson has loved and lost Even so, if someone new came into her life--whether a person or a pet--she wouldn't be afraid to love again You must never stop loving and caring for fear of losing again]]>

The Diet Cure - Julia Ross, Author Talk

05-27-2012 - 05-27-2012

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): 1pm

For the more than 160 million overweight Americans, dieting is a failure Based on more than twenty years of clinical success, Julia Ross's The Diet Cure: The 8-Step Program to Rebalance Your Body Chemistry and End Food Cravings, Weight Gain and Mood Swings--Naturally, attacks the untouched core of the problem: our inability to stay away from weight-promoting food In place of will power and low calories, she delivers a systematic nutritional overhaul of our addictive appetite chemistry Julia Ross is a pioneer in the field of nutrition and eating disorders, and is executive director of the Recovery Systems clinic]]>

Mathematics Education for the Flat World - Dr Keith Devlin, Author Talk

05-27-2012 - 05-27-2012

The Tech Museum

http://www.thetech.org/programs/lecture-series

The Tech Museum - 201 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113-2008

Admission: $10 $5 for Tech Museum members

http://tickets.thetech.org/production/view.asp?id=30164

Start Time(s): 2pm

Dr Keith Devlin is a co-founder and Executive Director of Stanford University's H-STAR institute and a World Economic Forum Fellow and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science His current research is focused on the use of different media to teach and communicate mathematics to diverse audiences He also works on the design of information/reasoning systems for intelligence analysis Other research interests include: theory of information, models of reasoning, applications of mathematical techniques in the study of communication, and mathematical cognition He has written 31 books, including the recently published The Man of Numbers: Fibonacci's Arithmetic Revolution and over 80 published research articles He is the recipient of the Pythagoras Prize, the Peano Prize, the Carl Sagan Award, and the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics Communications Award He is "The Math Guy" on National Public Radio]]>

FanimeCon 2012

05-25-2012 - 05-28-2012

Anime Resource Group, Inc

http://www.fanime.com/

San Jose Convention Center - 150 W San Carlos Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: Full Weekend: $65 Single-day for only Friday: $35 Single-day membership for only Saturday or for only Sunday: $40 Single-day membership for only Monday: $30

registration@fanime.com

Start Time(s): Thursday 5pm through Monday 4pm FanimeCon is a 24-hour event for its entirety; find a detailed schedule on the Official Site

FanimeCon is Northern California's largest anime convention Packed with videos, costumes, music, games, parties, tournaments, panels, and guests from around the world, this annual celebration of Japanese art and popular culture entertains a colorful spectrum of fans and friends FanimeCon is "By Fans, For Fans," and over 20,000 enthusiasts joined the fun at FanimeCon 2011 In addition to the regular programming, there are a variety of the featured events throughout the convention The Cosplay Spectacular, also known as the Masquerade, is a variety show produced by both professionals and fans that features custom made costume fashions  The Artist Alley showcases the works of local and visiting artists with opportunities to buy, sell, and trade art  The Black and White Ball is a formal ballroom dance with hand-selected music that is fun, danceable, and mostly related to the themes of the convention  There will be open ballroom dance lessons for all levels of experience offered all weekend long in preparation for the Ball]]>

Smt Vishakha Hari - Harikatha, Music Discourse

05-28-2012 - 05-28-2012

1

South India Fine Arts

http://www.southindiafinearts.org/

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

Admission: $25-$35 VIP tickets also available

info@southindiafinearts.org

https://mycity.sulekha.com/smt-vishakha-hari-harikatha-music-discourse_buy_608877

Start Time(s): 3:30pm

Vishaka Hari is an Indian musician from Chennai She is a practitioner of the age-old art form of Kathakalakshepam, the art of story telling, weaving together music in a concert-discourse format The stories are usually of a devotional nature depicting scenes from great Hindu epics like Ramayana; the accompanying songs are set to music by great music composers and spiritual teachers who are often the authors of the stories being narrated]]>

The Poetic Image, A Collaboration of Words and Images - Exhibition

04-25-2012 - 05-29-2012

6

The Main Gallery

http://www.themaingallery.org

The Main Gallery - 1018 Main Street Redwood City CA 94063

Admission: Free

650-654-2766

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

The Main Gallery presents "The Poetic Image, A Collaboration of Words and Images" with the following artists: Belinda Chlouber, Pixie Couch, Diana Herring, Nina Koepcke, Terri Wilson Moore, Andrea Rosenman, Ginger Slonaker, Teresa Silvestri and Tony Williams Belinda Chlouber's late mother's and grandfather's poetry inspired her recent mixed media work and she feels she's "collaborating with them in spirit" Local poets Mary-Marcia Casoly and Jack Foley collaborated with watercolor artist, Teresa Silvestri, for her paintings, as well as gathering inspiration from American poet, Mary Oliver Ginger Slonaker's inspiration for a diptych comes from the poem "Mr Gold" written by her 14-yr old daughter, Alara Slonaker Poets Charlotte Muse and Len Anderson are friends of ceramic artist, Nina Koepcke, and inspired her works about birds Clay artist, Pixie Couch, has been working with potter-poets, Marian Slattery and Philip Hubbard, and transferred poems onto clay surfaces Photographer Tony Williams has written his own poem to accompany his image "Escaping Art", taken at the deYoung Museum in San Francisco The process of creativity is what inspired Diana Herring in her original prints, while Erna Metzger is exhibiting handmade paper pieces An opening reception with the artists is on Sat, 4/28, from 6-8pm There will also be a closing reception with poetry readings and artist talks on Sat, 5/26, 4-6pm]]>

Two Among the Righteous Few - Marty Brounstein, Author

05-30-2012 - 05-30-2012

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

Marty Brounstein will share his book, Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust In this book, he recounts the story of two remarkable people who saved the lives of at least two dozen Jews during the Holocaust, including the parents of Brounstein's wife]]>

Charles Ferguson - 2011 Academy Award Winning Doc Filmmaker of Inside Job

05-30-2012 - 05-30-2012

3

Commonwealth Club

http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-05-30/charles-ferguson-predator-nation-aftermath-inside-job

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

Admission: $12 Commonwealth Club Members $20 Non Members

800-847-7730

clubsv@commonwealthclub.org

http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-05-30/charles-ferguson-predator-nation-aftermath-inside-job

Start Time(s): 7pm Program 8pm Book Signing

Charles Ferguson is the 2011 Academy Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker of Inside Job and Author of Predator Nation Could the global economic meltdown of the last few years have been prevented? Ferguson believes the crisis was no accident After Inside Job won the 2011 Academy Award for Best Documentary Film, Ferguson started his acceptance speech by charging that there was a lack of accountability of the finance industry and Wall Street, pointing out that three years after the horrific crisis started not a single financial executive had gone to jail Predator Nation continues to examine the important issues raised in Inside Job, arguing that an out-of-control finance industry took advantage of a deregulated atmosphere and purposely got rich at the expense of others Through his extensive interviews with financial insiders and government officials, Ferguson exposes the "corrupted networks" that caused the economic collapse and offers a plan of action to help our country get back on track]]>

Stages on Pages Author Tour - Teen Event

05-30-2012 - 05-30-2012

3

San Mateo County Library

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

Belmont Library - 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont CA 94002

Admission: Free

650-591-8286

Start Time(s): 3:30pm

Please join us for a special "Stages on Pages" YA author tour! Each author will talk about their YA books that focus on the arts and discuss how their personal arts backgrounds fit into the story or writing craft The audience will get to play a suspenseful and fun round of "author roulette" where the author will present scenes from their books We'll also have several raffles and prizes! For ages 12 and up Participating authors: Gretchen McNeil (Possess), Stasia Kehoe (Audition) and Katy Longshore (GILT)]]>

Exit Laughing with Authors Victoria Zackheim, Ellen Sussman, Sam Barry, Kathi Goldmark

05-31-2012 - 05-31-2012

4

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

Exit Laughing is more than a collection of twenty-four personal stories, written by some of the country's finest authors, on the subject of death and humor It's a reminder that people approach death in very different ways Whether a person faces his or her own death or the death of a loved one with fear, sorrow, joy, or confusion, and whether or not a person believes in an afterlife, no one can deny that death happens Exit Laughing reminds everyone that in death there is a place for humor Ellen Sussman writes of flying home her mother's body and watching her mother's burial wardrobe spill out on the baggage carousel Kathi Kamen Goldmark regales the reader with memories of playing the kazoo at Jessica Mitford's funeral Broadway and television actor Richard McKenzie shares the riotous story of a funeral procession led by a lost hearse Bonnie Garvin writes about her parents' double suicide attempt (and yes, it's funny!) Joshua Braff recalls a death in an upstairs bedroom during his childhood, Roadrunner cartoons included LA Law star and author Michael Tucker describes his last visit with his dying friend, Cleavon Little, and how they said goodbye These stories, along with eighteen other memorable essays, constitute a book whose purpose is to remind readers that when dealing with illness, dying, and death, there is an important place for laugh-out-loud humor]]>

The Enchantress Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel - Michael Scott, Author

05-31-2012 - 05-31-2012

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): 6:30pm

Michael Scott shares his book, The Enchantress: Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel The twins of prophecy have been split Nicholas Flamel is near death John Dee has the swords of power Danu Talis has yet to fall The future of the human race lies in the balance--how will the legend end?]]>

Medicine Conundrums and Mysteries - Stanford Med Writers Forum

05-31-2012 - 05-31-2012

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): 5:30pm

Stanford physician-writers, all members of Pegasus--a working group for Stanford faculty members who are medical doctors and creative writers--will read from their works This event, part of the Arts, Humanities and Medicine Program, celebrates the creative intersections between the arts and medicine]]>

Getting Messy - Kim Hermanson, Author Talk

06-01-2012 - 06-01-2012

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

Engaging in life is a messy process and this is particularly true for people who teach "Messy" means everyone is human, everyone makes mistakes, and often people have no idea how something will turn out For those who teach, train, coach or facilitate, their best work comes from a willingness to step into unknown territory Please join Kim Hermanson PhD, as she shares from her book Getting Messy: A Guide to Taking Risks and Opening the Imagination for Teachers, Trainers, Coaches and Mentors]]>

Speak Underground - Teen Open Mic Night

06-01-2012 - 06-01-2012

5

San Mateo County Library

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

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

Admission: Free

650-355-5196

Start Time(s): 6pm

Speak Underground is a Teen Open Mic Nigh -- organized and designed solely for teens, by teens All teens up to the age of 19 are welcome to participate or just attend It is an “anything goes” type of atmosphere, where all performances and creative art is welcome: music, bands, art exhibition, dance, spoken word, theater, poetry, and generally anything artistic that comes to mind!]]>

Legacy for Children Award 2012 - Heidi Murkoff

06-01-2012 - 06-01-2012

5

Children's Discovery Museum

http://www.cdm.org/legacy

San Jose Convention Center - 150 W San Carlos Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $250/individual $2,500-$25,000/table

408-298-5437 x202

legacy@cdm.org

https://dnbweb1.blackbaud.com/OPXREPHIL/EventDetail.asp?cguid=C8AB5DE3-469B-4993-B266-FC7DC3AEE25A&eid=41353&sid=6BD74729-BB80-494A-87ED-D7CE7CB1C749

Start Time(s): 6pm

The Legacy for Children Award honors an individual or organization whose work has significantly benefited the learning and lives of children, thereby helping focus Silicon Valley's attention on the needs of its children and encouraging each and every person to take responsibility for their well-being Candidates are nominated by a committee of notable community members involved in children's education, health care, human and social services, and the arts This year's award honors author and producer Heidi Murkoff Named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2011 by TIME Magazine, Heidi Murkoff has become the go-to resource for getting children off to a healthy start An upcoming major motion picture adaptation of her groundbreaking book, What to Expect When You're Expecting, features a star-studded cast including Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Dennis Quaid, and Elizabeth Banks This event takes place in Ballroom A of the convention center]]>

Canada - Richard Ford, Author

06-01-2012 - 06-01-2012

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

Richard Ford, one of America's most lauded literary figures, shares his newest novel, Canada When fifteen-year-old Dell Parsons' parents rob a bank, his sense of a normal life is forever altered]]>

Picture Book Dramatic Reading

06-01-2012 - 06-01-2012

5

The Reading Bug

http://www.thereadingbug.com/event/san-carlos-childrens-theater-performance

The Reading Bug - 785 Laurel Street San Carlos CA 94070

Admission: Free

650-591-0100

Start Time(s): 4pm, 4:15pm

Join The Reading Bug to see the San Carlos Children's Theater perform a dramatic reading of some favorite pictures books The readings will be performed twice, and each performance is approximately 15 minutes, so kindly arrive promptly Recommended for ages 2 and up]]>

Hansel and Gretel - Puppet Art Theater Co

06-02-2012 - 06-02-2012

6

San Mateo County Library

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

Belmont Library - 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont CA 94002

Admission: Free

650-591-8286

Start Time(s): 2pm

In this puppet show, Gretel overhears her stepmother convince her father to lead she and her brother into the forest and leave them there for good Hansel’s plan to leave a trail of bread crumbs to find their way home fails miserably and he and Gretel are left in the forest to fend for themselves It is there that they discover a house made of Gingerbread Little did they know the house belongs to a Wicked Old Witch Will Hansel and Gretel escape the Witch and find their way home? Find out in this "Dad & Me @ The Library" event]]>

Welcome to Love - Mira Wooten, Author

06-02-2012 - 06-02-2012

6

Barnes & Noble

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

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

Admission: Free

650-341-5560

Start Time(s): 1pm

Come meet author Mira Wooten as she signs copies of her new romance novel, Welcome to Love Fiction, non-fiction, technical, and poetry writing are just some of the ways that Mira loves communicating with the written word Having just published her first novel, Welcome to Love, she is currently working on a trilogy romance suspense series about three women who have been friends since high school]]>

Music of Portugal - Concert

06-03-2012 - 06-03-2012

Mission Chamber Orchestra of San Jose

http://www.missionchamber.org

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#Portuguese

Start Time(s): 3pm

This concert features musical works by Luis de Freitas Branco and Antonia Leal Moreira In addition, Fados will be sung by David Garcia]]>

Superfuel - Richard Martin, Author

06-04-2012 - 06-04-2012

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

Richard Martin presents his book, Superfuel: Thorium, the Green Energy Source for the Future, which challenges people to look back at what could have been different in history and to look forward to an energy revolution in the making]]>

Healing from Codependency - Mary Crocker Cook, Author Talk

06-05-2012 - 06-05-2012

2

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

Codependency treatment can be viewed from three key perspectives: early developmental attachment issues, anxious and avoidant behavioral patterns that stem from distrust of attachment to others, and the adrenal system damage caused by a lifetime of fight, flight, or freeze reactivity Join Mary Crocker Cook to discuss all three levels and develop a personal treatment plan that is comprehensive and effective Mary Crocker Cook, DMin, LMFT, CADCII is the author of Awakening Hope: A Developmental, Behavioral, Biological Approach to Codependency Treatment]]>

The Science of Change - Kelly McGonigal, Author Talk

06-06-2012 - 06-06-2012

3

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

Are you feeling stuck in a rut, or are you at a turning point in your life? Have you struggled to make a change or transcend old patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, or addiction? Stanford psychologist and meditation teacher Kelly McGonigal, PhD, describes insights from neuroscience, psychology, and the wisdom traditions about how you can make a change in your thoughts, emotions, and actions Discover how self-compassion, mindfulness, and deliberate practice can transform old habits and create new possibilities Based on her latest book, The Willpower Instinct, and new audio series, The Neuroscience of Change]]>

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]]>

Hansel and Gretel - Puppet Art Theater Co

06-06-2012 - 06-06-2012

3

City of Burlingame

http://www.burlingame.org/index.aspx?page=1744

Burlingame Public Library - 480 Primrose Road Burlingame CA 94010

Admission: Free

650-558-7400

Start Time(s): 10:30am

In this puppet show, Gretel overhears her stepmother convince her father to lead she and her brother into the forest and leave them there for good Hansel’s plan to leave a trail of bread crumbs to find their way home fails miserably and he and Gretel are left in the forest to fend for themselves It is there that they discover a house made of Gingerbread Little did they know the house belongs to a Wicked Old Witch Will Hansel and Gretel escape the Witch and find their way home? Find out at this show!]]>

Chef Martin Yan Can Cook! - Author Event

06-06-2012 - 06-06-2012

3

San Jose Public Library System

http://www.sjpl.org/event/martin-yan-can-cook-2

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

Admission: Free

(408) 808-3068

sa.sjpl@sjlibrary.org

Start Time(s): 6:30pm

Martin Yan has been an advocate for the promotion of Chinese cuisine for over three decades On public television he hosted over 3,000 Yan Can Cook shows! Meet Martin Yan at the library and enjoy a humorous presentation about Chinese cooking and culture as only Martin Yan can pull off Martin will answer questions, allow photos, and sign your books]]>

Thinking Person's Guide to Autism - Author Discussion

06-06-2012 - 06-06-2012

3

Barnes & Noble

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

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

Admission: Free

650-341-5560

Start Time(s): 7pm

Join the editors and contributors of The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism as they discuss their book Autism misinformation clouds and is perpetuated by the Internet They want to make accurate information about autism causation and therapies visible, accessible, and centralized They also want to help new autism community members develop a positive yet realistic attitude and to appreciate the strengths while supporting the struggles of loved ones with autism The writers have defined opinions and may not always agree with each other That is both acceptable and realistic because autism means something different for every person with an autism diagnosis Their purpose it not to tell you what to do They want to give you tools and information so you can make informed decisions for yourself, your child, or your family]]>

It Worked for Me - General Colin Powell, Author Talk

06-07-2012 - 06-07-2012

4

Commonwealth Club

http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-06-07/general-colin-powell

Santa Clara Convention Center - 5001 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054

Admission: General Seating: $15 Commonwealth Club Members $25 Non-Members Premium Seating (includes copy of book): $45 Commonwealth Club Members $55 Non-Members

800-847-7730

http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-06-07/general-colin-powell

Start Time(s): 12pm  Program 1pm  Book Signing

Throughout his decades of service to the country, Gen Colin Powell has kept his private life out of the limelight Now, in his new book "It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership" he is opening up to reveal the important principles that guided him from being the son of Jamaican immigrants to chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the first African-American Secretary of State He shows others the foundations for achievement and leadership that worked for him and can help make their dreams come true, too]]>

The Laws of the Rings - Urijah Faber, Author and Mixed Martial Arts Fighter

06-08-2012 - 06-08-2012

5

Barnes & Noble

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

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

Admission: Free

408-270-9470

Start Time(s): 7pm

Barnes & Noble Eastridge is pleased to welcome Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Urijah Faber for a special meet-and-greet author signing]]>

The Fierce Reads Tour - Youth Event with Five Debut Authors

06-08-2012 - 06-08-2012

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): 7pm

Come join five amazing debut authors with five extraordinary tales Anna Banks' Of Poseidon is an action-packed novel about a teenage girl who learns she has the gift of Poseidon and can communicate with fish--and gorgeous mermen Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone is a magical tale of a refugee girl thrust into the magical elite when she learns that she has a dormant power that may be the only thing that can destroy the Shadow Fold, a swath of darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh In Jennifer Bosworth's Struck, a girl who is struck by lightning hundreds of times discovers that she holds the fate of the world in her hands In Emmy Laybourne's Monument 14, a group of students are trapped together in a chain superstore and must face life, death, love, and hate while the world as they know it ends around them In Marissa Meyer's Cinder, a gifted mechanic named Cinder is a cyborg, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's illness, but after she meets Prince Kai, she finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle and a forbidden attraction]]>

A Beach Day for Hannah - Story Time with Author Linda Petrie Bunch

06-10-2012 - 06-10-2012

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): 11am

Let Linda Petrie Bunch introduce you to Hannah, the Bernese Mountain Dog, as she frolics on the beaches of Carmel testing the ocean waters, crafting sand creations, and navigating the surf with board and sail]]>

The Kissing List - Stephanie Reents, Author

06-11-2012 - 06-11-2012

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

Celebrate the book launch of Stephanie Reents' debut novel, The Kissing List--a bold, inventive, and slyly witty work of fiction about life and love in your twenties]]>

The Cosmopolitans - Nadia Kalman, Author

06-12-2012 - 06-12-2012

Addison-Penzak JCC of Silicon Valley

http://www.svjcc.org/jplace/new-cjll_lectures_authors.shtml

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

Admission: Free

408-357-7411

jenessa@svjcc.org

Start Time(s): 7pm

A finalist for the Sami Rohr Prize in Jewish Literature, this warm and exuberantly comic debut tells the story of the Molochniks, Russian-Jewish immigrants in suburban Connecticut Daughters wed, houses flood, cultures clash…and the past has a way of emerging at the most inconvenient moments (and in the strangest ways) Equal parts Jane Austen and Gogol, The Cosmopolitans casts a sharp and sympathetic eye on the foibles and rewards of family and life in America Nadia Kalman is a 2011 Sami Rohr Prize Finalist As a child, Nadia Kalman emigrated with her family from the former Soviet Union Formerly a middle-school teacher and assistant principal, she now works as a writer-in-the-schools in New York City She recently won the 2011 Moment Magazine Emerging Writers Award for Fiction  ]]>

Mark Twain Humorist and Author - Ed Kenney Lecture Series

06-12-2012 - 06-12-2012

2

Museum on Main

http://www.museumonmain.org/ed-kinney-lecture-series.html

Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Avenue Pleasanton CA 94566

Admission: $3-$10

925-462-2766

Start Time(s): 7pm

Humorist and author Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known to many as "Mark Twain," visits Pleasanton to retell his adventures Out West, including mining on the Nevada Comstock, buying a wild horse, and big trouble in San Francisco Twain is portrayed by Pat Kaunert The Ed Kenney Lecture Series, held at the Firehouse Arts Center, is named after Ed Kenney, a former mayor of Pleasanton A resident of the city for many years, he was a wonderful advocate for Pleasanton His involvement and service to the city inspired both the Ed Kinney lecture series and the Ed Kinney Community Patriot Award]]>

Tales from Swankville - S B Fried, Author

06-12-2012 - 06-12-2012

2

Barnes & Noble

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

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

Admission: Free

408-270-9470

Start Time(s): 7pm

Join local author S B Fried as she reads from and autograph copies of her outstanding new book, Tales From Swankville It's a collection of humorous and poignant essays inspired by the author's own experiences as a mother in suburbia]]>

Overseas - Beatriz Williams, Author

06-12-2012 - 06-12-2012

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

Overseas is a passionate, sweeping novel of a love that transcends time When twenty-something Wall Street analyst Kate Wilson attracts the notice of the legendary Julian Laurence at a business meeting, no one's more surprised than she is Julian's relentless energy and his extraordinary intellect electrify her, but she's baffled by his sudden interest Why would this handsome British billionaire--Manhattan's most eligible bachelor--pursue a pretty, but bookish, young banker who hasn't had a boyfriend since college? The answer is beyond imagining--at least at first Kate and Julian's story may have begun, not in the moneyed world of twenty-first-century Manhattan, but in France during World War I when a mysterious American woman emerged from the shadows of the Western Front to save the life of Captain Julian Laurence Ashford, a celebrated war poet and infantry officer]]>

Authors Isa and Ana Stenzel and Olin Dodson Discuss Life with Cystic Fibrosis

06-12-2012 - 06-12-2012

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

Join Olin Dodson and Isa and Ana Stenzel as they share their true stories of life with cystic fibrosis In Melissa's Gift, Olin finds one day that he has an 11-year old daughter in Costa Rica who he has never met and who has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis Isabel and Ana Stenzel, authors of The Power of Two, are twins who share the disease as well, but both received lung transplants and now tour to raise awareness and hope]]>

Gail Collins - OpEd Columnist, The New York Times

06-13-2012 - 06-13-2012

3

Commonwealth Club

http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-06-13/gail-collins

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

Admission: $12 Commonwealth Club Members $20 Non-Members

800-847-7730

clubsv@commonwealthclub.org

http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-06-13/gail-collins

Start Time(s): 11:30am  Doors Open 12pm  Program 1pm  Book Signing

Gail Collins, Op-Ed Columnist, The New York Times; Author, As Texas Goes: How the Lone Star State Hijacked the American Agenda The first woman editor of The New York Times editorial page and a best-selling author, Collins reveals in her explosive new book that Texas has become the bellwether of a far-reaching national movement that continues to have profound social and economic consequences for the nation The proud state of big oil and bigger ambition has created a conservative political agenda that is shaping our national identity Collins declares, "Like it or not, as Texas goes, so goes the nation"]]>

Arlo Needs Glasses - Barney Saltzberg, Children's Author

06-13-2012 - 06-13-2012

3

City of Pleasanton

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

Pleasanton Public Library - 400 Old Bernal Avenue Pleasanton CA 94566

Admission: Free

925-931-3400 ex8

Start Time(s): 2pm

A favorite children's author, illustrator, and musician with more than thirty books and several award-winning CDs to his credit, Barney Saltzberg returns to Pleasanton to introduce his latest book, Arlo Needs Glasses This book is about a shaggy, free-spirited dog who finds out he needs glasses!]]>

Paris, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down - Rosencrans Baldwin, Author

06-13-2012 - 06-13-2012

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

Rosencrans Baldwin shares his book, Paris, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down, a nimble comic account of observing the French capital from the inside out]]>

Equal of the Sun - Anita Amirrezvani, Author

06-13-2012 - 06-13-2012

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

Anita Amirrezvani shares her gorgeous and exciting novel of 16th Century Iran, Equal of the Sun, about a princess contemporary to Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots and her search for love and power]]>

How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog - Chad Orzel, Author

06-14-2012 - 06-14-2012

4

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

Physics professor Chad Orzel and his inquisitive canine companion, Emmy, tackle the concepts of general relativity in this irresistible introduction to Einstein's physics Through armchair--and sometimes passenger-seat--conversations with Emmy about the relative speeds of dog and cat motion or the logistics of squirrel-chasing, Orzel translates complex Einsteinian ideas--the slowing of time for a moving observer, the shrinking of moving objects, the effects of gravity on light and time, black holes, the Big Bang, and of course, E=mc2--into examples simple enough for a dog to understand A lively romp through one of the great theories of modern physics, How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about space, time, and anything else you might have slept through in high school physics class Chad Orzel received his BA in physics from Williams College, his PhD in chemical physics from the University of Maryland, and his postdoctorate from Yale University He maintains a regular blog, Uncertain Principles]]>

Raj Patel - Activist and Author

06-14-2012 - 06-14-2012

4

Commonwealth Club

http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-06-14/raj-patel-stuffed-and-starved-sv

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

Admission: $12 Commonwealth Club Members $20 Non-members

800-847-7730

http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-06-14/raj-patel-stuffed-and-starved-sv

Start Time(s): 7pm Program 8pm Book Signing

Half the world is malnourished, the other half obese Why is there such a large discrepancy between the haves and the have-nots for what we all need: food? Patel conducts a global investigation to make sense of the world food crisis and finds that "the food system is filled with choices made by a handful of powerful people, in smoke-filled rooms, over the objections of the majority" Hear his story of nefarious false choices and of international resistance movements that take you from seed to store to plate]]>

Crystal City - Dennis Amoroso, Author

06-16-2012 - 06-16-2012

6

Barnes & Noble

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

Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Stevens Creek - 3600 Stevens Creek Boulevard San Jose CA 95117

Admission: Free

408-984-3495

Start Time(s): 1pm

Please join Fremont author Dennis Amoroso as he visits Barnes and Noble to promote his first novel, the sci-fi thriller Crystal City Dennis will greet customers and sign copies of his book]]>

Ripe A Fresh, Colorful Approach to Fruits and Vegetables - Book Signing

06-16-2012 - 06-16-2012

6

Barnes & Noble

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

Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Blossom Hill - 5353 Almaden Expressway, Building B San Jose CA 95118

Admission: Free

408-979-0611

Start Time(s): 3pm

Join Author Cheryl Sternman Rule for a book signing of her new cookbook, Ripe: A Fresh, Colorful Approach to Fruits and Vegetables]]>

Author of Farewell to Manzanar, Jeanne Houston

06-16-2012 - 06-16-2012

6

Santa Clara County Library

http://www.sccl.org

Gilroy Library - 350 W 6th Street Gilroy CA 95020-6193

Admission: Free

408-842-8207

Gilroy_Manager@sccl.org

Start Time(s): 2pm

Jeanne Houston, the author of Farewell to Manzanar, will be discussing her writing and her experiences]]>

Bill W and Dr Bob A Free Forum Discussing the Play - Insight Night

06-18-2012 - 06-18-2012

1

San Jose Repertory Theatre

http://www.sjrep.com/education/insightnight/index.php

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

Admission: Free RSVP by phone or email is requested

408-367-7255

boxoffice@sjrep.com

Start Time(s): 7pm

From conception to casting, San Jose Rep's free Insight Nights offer a rare glimpse into the building of a production Join Artistic Director Rick Lombardo and other artists and local experts as they share insights into the themes and creative process of upcoming productions These lively and thought-provoking discussions are always entertaining, often full of surprises, and are free It's guaranteed to be an insightful evening! Tonight's discussion focuses on Bill W and Dr Bob]]>

The Magicians - Lev Grossman, Author

06-18-2012 - 06-18-2012

1

Commonwealth Club

http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-06-18/lev-grossman-master-magician

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

Admission: $12 Commonwealth Club Members $20 Non-Members $7 students (with valid ID)

800-847-7730

http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2012-06-18/lev-grossman-master-magician

Start Time(s): 6:30pm  Check In 7pm  Program 8pm  Book Signing

Lev Grossman, Time Book Critic; Author, The Magicians and The Magician King Grossman's 2009 novel The Magicians was labeled by critics and many fans as "Narnia for adults" The dark tale of a magical school for adolescents became a bestseller that spawned a sequel, The Magician King, and soon attracted the attention of Hollywood Join us as the author, Time magazine book critic, and popular blogger discusses what's in store for Quentin Coldwater and his fellow graduates of the Brakebills College for Magical Pedagogy]]>

Inside Apple - Adam Lashinsky, Author Talk

06-19-2012 - 06-19-2012

2

The Tech Museum

http://www.thetech.org/programs/lecture-series

The Tech Museum - 201 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113-2008

Admission: $10 $5 for Tech Museum members

http://tickets.thetech.org/production/view.asp?id=30164

Start Time(s): 6:30pm  

Come hear Adam Lashinsky, Author of "Inside Apple: How America's Most Admired and Secretive Company Really Works" In 2008, Adam Lashinksy, predicted that Tim Cook would eventually succeed Steve Jobs as CEO of the company Hear what might be next in the post-Steve Jobs era]]>

Old Ladies Stories - Nancy Huddleston Packer, Author

06-19-2012 - 06-19-2012

2

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

Nancy Huddleston Packer reads from her book, Old Ladies: Stories The stories in this collection center on women of a certain age They are widows, divorcees, the happily married, an artist, a cleaning woman, a professor, the leisurely rich, and the working poor Some are feisty, some shy, some gentle, some ornery, some who know exactly who they are, and some who are seeking to find out Almost all discover something a little unsettling that changes their sense of themselves, for better or worse]]>

Soar with Books - Preschool Reading Program

06-20-2012 - 06-20-2012

3

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]]>

Tubes A Journey to the Center of the Internet - Andrew Blum, Author

06-22-2012 - 06-22-2012

5

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

When your Internet cable leaves your living room, where does it go? Almost everything about our day-to-day lives--and the broader scheme of human culture--can be found on the Internet, but what is it physically? Where is it really? In Tubes, journalist Andrew Blum goes inside the Internet's physical infrastructure and flips on the lights, revealing an utterly fresh look at the online world we think we know It is a shockingly tactile realm of unmarked compounds, populated by a special caste of engineer who pieces together networks by hand; where glass fibers pulse with light and creaky telegraph buildings, tortuously rewired, become communication hubs once again Like Tracy Kidder's classic The Soul of a New Machine or Tom Vanderbilt's recent bestseller Traffic, Tubes combines on-the-ground reporting and lucid explanation into an engaging, mind-bending narrative to help the readers understand the physical world that underlies their digital lives]]>

Finding Ultra - Rich Roll, Author

06-23-2012 - 06-23-2012

6

Barnes & Noble

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

Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Stevens Creek - 3600 Stevens Creek Boulevard San Jose CA 95117

Admission: Free

408-984-3495

Start Time(s): 6:30pm

Author Rich Roll will appear to speak about his new book, Finding Ultra, the incredible-but-true account of achieving one of the most awe-inspiring midlife physical transformations ever Rich will greet customers and sign copies of his book]]>

An Affinity for Shadows - Liz Newman, Author

06-23-2012 - 06-23-2012

6

Barnes & Noble

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

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

Admission: Free

650-341-5560

Start Time(s): 1pm

Meet Liz Newman Her new romance novel, An Affinity for Shadows, is a decadent tale of love and rediscovery that will leave you spellbound Liz will sign copies of her book for customers]]>

Existence - David Brin, Author

06-23-2012 - 06-23-2012

6

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

Gerald Livingston is an orbital garbage collector For a hundred years, people have been abandoning things in space, and someone has to clean it up However, there's something spinning a little bit higher than he expects, something that isn't on the decades' old orbital maps An hour after he grabs it and brings it in, rumors fill Earth's infomesh about an "alien artifact" David Brin is a scientist, speaker, technical consultant, and world-known author His novels have been New York Times bestsellers, winning multiple Hugo, Nebula, and other awards Brin lives near San Diego]]>

Lunatics - An Evening with Authors Dave Barry and Alan Zweibel

06-24-2012 - 06-24-2012

Oshman Family Jewish Community Center

http://www.paloaltojcc.org/cultural-arts/music-on-the-town-series/

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

Admission: $18-$30

650-223-8664

jlanducci@paloaltojcc.org

http://www.paloaltojcc.org/events/2012/06/24/cultural-arts/lunatics-an-evening-with-dave-barry-and-alan-zweibel/

Start Time(s): 8pm

One of them is a bestselling Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist The other is a winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor Together, they formed a team of pure comic genius and wrote Lunatics Join them for an onstage conversation moderated by Sam Barry, Dave's brother and band-mate, and hear about their collaboration and the laughs along the way In Lunatics, Philip Horkman is a happy man He's the owner of a pet store called The Wine Shop and on Sundays a referee for kids' soccer Jeffrey Peckerman is the sole sane person in a world filled with jerks and morons, and he's having a really bad day The two are about to collide in a swiftly escalating series of events that will send them running for their lives, pursued by the police, soldiers, terrorists, subversives, bears, and a man dressed as Chuck E Cheese Where that all takes them you can't begin to guess, but the literary journey there is a masterpiece of inspiration and mayhem Dave Barry's recent bestselling books include his Peter Pan prequels, written with Ridley Pearson; Dave Barry's History of the Millennium (So Far); and I'll Mature When I'm Dead For twenty years, Dave has contributed to the "hard listening" music genre as lead guitarist for the all-author rock band, the Rock Bottom Remainders He lives in Coral Gables, Florida Alan Zweibel is one of the original Saturday Night Live writers He has won the Thurber Prize for his novel The Other Shulman, and multiple Emmy, Writers Guild of America, and TV Critics awards for his work in television, including It's Garry Shandling's Show, Monk, PBS's Great Performances, and Curb Your Enthusiasm He lives in Short Hills, New Jersey Moderator Sam Barry is the author of How to Play the Harmonica: and Other Life Lessons, co-author of Write That Book Already: the Tough Love You Need to Get Published Now, and contributing editor to the literary magazine Zyzzyva Sam plays in the band Los Train Wreck and tours with the Rock Bottom Remainders He lives in San Francisco This event takes place in Schultz Cultural Arts Hall]]>

SETIcon II Where Science and Imagination Meet

06-22-2012 - 06-24-2012

SETI Institute

http://www.seticon.org

Admission: Weekend ticket prices range from $25-$70 (at the door)

seticon@seti.org

https://www.teamseti.org/seticon2/tickets

Start Time(s): Friday 6pm-Sunday 5:30pm

SETIcon II, hosted by the SETI Institute, is a unique, entertaining, and enlightening public event where science and imagination meet SETIcon brings together innovative scientists, science fiction authors, entertainers, space and science artists, space lovers, and the curious and adventurous for a 3-day public celebration and exploration of space, real science, science fiction, technology, imagination, and science education SETIcon II will land at the Hyatt Regency - Santa Clara, California - June 22-24, 2012 There is no other event in the world like SETIcon that explores space and the human imagination through the lens of real science, attracting global interest and participation This is not a science conference with technical lectures (SETI Institute scientists lecture all over the world), nor Comic-Con or other Star Trek type conventions SETIcon creates a new channel of discussion where real science and imagination meet SETIcon II includes: * Friday Night Launch Party with live entertainment * Panels with Q&A, "fireside" chats, lightning talks, and discussions * Luncheon with Scientists * Awards Gala Dinner * Keynote Brunch * Silent and live auctions * Exhibits and vendors * Space/Science artist showcase * Book signings and autograph sessions * Andan extended opportunity to schmooze with glitterati from the worlds of science and science-based entertainment Get your tickets now and get in on the ground floor of what will surely be a memorable and entertaining event! Visit Official Site for a detailed list of speakers, other important information, and to purchase tickets Register now for best prices! We look forward to seeing you this year at SETIcon II It will be out of this world!]]>

Celebrate the Divine Feminine - Joy Reichard, Author

06-24-2012 - 06-24-2012

Barnes & Noble

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

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

Admission: Free

650-341-5560

Start Time(s): 1pm-4pm

At the deepest level, a society's myths and religious stories shape how we perceive our place within it For millennia, mankind has worshiped the divine masculine, placing women in a subordinate role, but there was a time when the divine feminine was ascendant Joy Reichard, MA, author of Celebrate the Divine Feminine: Reclaim Your Power with Ancient Goddess Wisdom, will take you back to that time and explore ways to retrieve the divine feminine as a model for healing and reclaiming your divine feminine power Join her as she signs copies of her book]]>

Farewell to Manzanar - Book Discussion

06-26-2012 - 06-26-2012

2

Santa Clara County Library

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

Campbell Library - 77 Harrison Avenue Campbell CA 95008

Admission: Free

408-866-1991

Start Time(s): 7pm

The Campbell Library hosts a discussion of Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston's touching memoir about the Japanese American internment experience as seen through the eyes of a young girl, whose personal story bears witness to a failure of American democracy Free program; no reservation necessary]]>

Between You and Me - Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Krauss, Authors

06-26-2012 - 06-26-2012

2

Books Inc

http://www.booksinc.net

Belmont Library - 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont CA 94002

Admission: Free

650-591-8286

Start Time(s): 7pm

Authors of The Nanny Diaries, Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Krauss share Between You and Me, a new novel that goes behind the scenes of stratospheric celebrity--what it means to be worshipped by millions and still feel loved by none]]>

Blackout - Story Time with Author John Rocco

06-28-2012 - 06-28-2012

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): 11am

One hot summer night in the city, all the power goes out The television shuts off and a boy wails, "Mommm!" His sister can no longer use the phone, Mom can't work on her computer, and Dad can't finish cooking dinner What's a family to do? Join John Rocco as he reads from his Caldecott honor book and shows families the party potential in a summer blackout]]>

Monarch Beach - Anita Hughes, Author

06-28-2012 - 06-28-2012

4

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

Anita Hughes' Monarch Beach is an absorbing debut novel about one woman's journey back to happiness after an affair splinters her perfect marriage and life--what it means to be loved, betrayed, and to love again When Amanda Blick, a young mother and kindhearted San Francisco heiress, finds her gorgeous French chef husband wrapped around his sous-chef, she knows she must flee her life in order to rebuild it The opportunity falls into her lap when her, very lovable, mother suggests Amanda and her young son, Max, spend the summer with her at the St Regis Resort in Laguna Beach Anita Hughes attended UC Berkeley's Masters in Creative Writing Program, and has taught Creative Writing at The Branson School in Ross, California Hughes has lived at The St Regis Monarch Beach for six years, where she is at work on her next novel]]>

Runes of Iona - Robert Balmanno, Author

06-30-2012 - 06-30-2012

6

Barnes & Noble

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

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

Admission: Free

650-341-5560

Start Time(s): 11am

Come meet Robert Balmanno, author of Runes of Iona This is the second book in the "Blessings of Gaia" series It is the story of a new world order with a draconian regime]]>

Real Parents, Real Kids, Real Talk - Susan Stone Belton, Author

06-30-2012 - 06-30-2012

6

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): 1pm

Family Coach and Motivational Speaker Susan Stone Belton shares her book, Real Parents, Real Kids, Real Talk, which will help parents reclaim the joy of parenting by helping them navigate its many challenges]]>

Portion Size Me - Marshall Reid, Author

07-02-2012 - 07-02-2012

1

Barnes & Noble

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

Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Stevens Creek - 3600 Stevens Creek Boulevard San Jose CA 95117

Admission: Free

408-984-3495

Start Time(s): 6pm

Meet Marshall Reid, the 12-year-old author of Portion Size Me Tired of being overweight and bullied at school, Marshall embarked on a month-long journey to be healthy Marshall will greet customers and sign copies of his book]]>

Soar with Books - Preschool Reading Program

07-11-2012 - 07-11-2012

3

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]]>

Scriptwriting - Workshop

07-11-2012 - 07-11-2012

3

CreaTV San Jose

http://www.creatvsj.org

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

Admission: $45

408-295-8815

Start Time(s): 5pm-9pm

Find out what it takes to conceptualize your video from start to finish, including basic terminology and formats used in scriptwriting, step-by-step story development, and narrative techniques Prerequisite: Orientation workshop at CreaTV]]>

Speak Underground - Teen Open Mic Night

07-13-2012 - 07-13-2012

5

San Mateo County Library

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

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

Admission: Free

650-355-5196

Start Time(s): 6pm

Speak Underground is a Teen Open Mic Nigh -- organized and designed solely for teens, by teens All teens up to the age of 19 are welcome to participate or just attend It is an “anything goes” type of atmosphere, where all performances and creative art is welcome: music, bands, art exhibition, dance, spoken word, theater, poetry, and generally anything artistic that comes to mind!]]>

Historical Fiction Author Panel

07-14-2012 - 07-14-2012

6

Santa Clara County Library

http://www.sccl.org

Gilroy Library - 350 W 6th Street Gilroy CA 95020-6193

Admission: Free

408-842-8207

Gilroy_Manager@sccl.org

Start Time(s): 2pm

A panel of historical fiction authors will be here to discuss their writing and answer questions, featuring Gillian Bagwell, Madeleine Robins, Priscilla Royal, and Vanitha Sankaran]]>

Michael "Magic Mike" Stroud, Author - Magic Show

07-18-2012 - 07-18-2012

3

City of Pleasanton

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

Pleasanton Public Library - 400 Old Bernal Avenue Pleasanton CA 94566

Admission: Free - tickets issued 30 minutes before the show

925-931-3400 ex8

Start Time(s): 2pm

12-time award-winning magician, and author of the best-selling Klutz Book of Magic, Michael Stroud blends comedy, audience participation, circus skills, and many surprises with amazing special effects Prepare for a magical afternoon! This show is recommended for children ages 5 and up]]>

A Thousand Clowns by Herb Gardner - CTC Summer Rep 2012

05-31-2012 - 07-21-2012

California Theatre Center

http://www.ctcinc.org

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

Admission: $10-$26 per show 6-ticket coupon: $96 12-ticket coupon: $168

408-245-2978

boxoffice@ctcinc.org

http://www.ctcinc.org/2012_Rep.html

Start Time(s): Performances on May 31 (Preview), June 1 (Opening), June 2, 7, 9, 22, July 6, 12, 21 at 7:30pm; and June 16 and July 8 at 3pm

A Thousand Clowns is a coming-of-middle-age story revolving around eccentric bachelor Murray Burns, an unemployed children's television writer who has found himself raising his sister's son after she went out for a pack of cigarettes and never returned When social workers from the Bureau of Child Welfare come to investigate whether his nephew is receiving a proper upbringing, finding an actual paying job becomes high priority, so Murray can keep the precocious 12-year-old A return to his former work involves writing for "Chuckles the Chipmunk," an inane character if ever there was one! Full of quotable dialogue and quirky charm, A Thousand Clowns speaks to us of commitment and the power of love]]>

Djerassi Program Open House

07-29-2012 - 07-29-2012

Djerassi Resident Artists Program

http://www.djerassi.org/openhouse.html

Djerassi Resident Artists Program - 2325 Bear Gulch Road Woodside CA 94062

Admission: $30 for adults Free for children 12 and under Reservations are required

650-747-1250

drap@djerassi.org

http://www.djerassi.org/openhouse.html

Start Time(s): 1pm-5pm

The Open House, Open Studios event marks the one day of the year that the Djerassi Program's Artists' Barn and private grounds are open to the general public Attendees are invited to meet the current resident artists, walk the stunning natural landscape, and view panoramic Pacific Ocean vistas The afternoon includes open artists' studios, dance and music performances, literary readings, and self-guided tours of the site-specific sculpture collection located on winding trails among ancient redwoods and oak trees, rolling hills, and fern-shaded glens Delectable light fare prepared by the Program's gourmet chef will be served throughout the day]]>

Campbell Poetry Circle Workshops

08-01-2012 - 08-01-2012

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 Cafe; 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]]>

Soar with Books - Preschool Reading Program

08-01-2012 - 08-01-2012

3

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]]>

Soar with Books - Preschool Reading Program

08-22-2012 - 08-22-2012

3

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]]>

An Evening of Jewish Humor with Michael Krasny

08-26-2012 - 08-26-2012

Oshman Family Jewish Community Center

http://www.paloaltojcc.org/cultural-arts/music-on-the-town-series/

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

Admission: $23-$35

650-223-8664

jlanducci@paloaltojcc.org

http://www.paloaltojcc.org/events/2012/08/26/cultural-arts/an-evening-of-jewish-humor-with-michael-krasny/

Start Time(s): 8pm

From the Marx Brothers to Seinfeld, from Uncle Miltie to Jon Stewart, Jewish comics have defined American humor So says Michael Krasny, best known as host of KQED-FM's award-winning Forum interview show Forum is an award-winning live public affairs program broadcast in the Bay Area, throughout Northern California, and nationwide via Sirius Satellite Radio In addition to hosting Forum, Michael Krasny, PhD is a professor of English at San Francisco State University and has taught at Stanford University and University of California, San Francisco He is the author of Spiritual Envy: An Agnostic's Quest and Off Mike: A Memoir of Talk Radio and Literary Life, coauthor of the textbook Sound Ideas, and creator of the DVD presentation Masterpieces of Short Fiction He is a widely published scholar and literary critic, a fiction writer, and a guest and frequent interviewer and moderator for a host of major nonprofit events This event takes place in Schultz Cultural Arts Hall]]>

John Boessenecker Author - Ed Kenney Lecture Series

09-11-2012 - 09-11-2012

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Museum on Main

http://www.museumonmain.org/ed-kinney-lecture-series.html

Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Avenue Pleasanton CA 94566

Admission: $3-$10

925-462-2766

Start Time(s): 7pm

From dusty court records and forgotten memoirs, acclaimed author of Bandido: The Life and Times of Tirburcio Vasquez, John Boessenecker, reveals the violence, banditry, and retribution of the early California frontier The Ed Kenney Lecture Series, held at the Firehouse Arts Center, is named after Ed Kenney, a former mayor of Pleasanton A resident of the city for many years, he was a wonderful advocate for Pleasanton His involvement and service to the city inspired both the Ed Kinney lecture series and the Ed Kinney Community Patriot Award]]>

To Hell and Back Sandow Birk's Divine Comedy

02-18-2012 - 09-16-2012

6

San Jose Museum of Art

http://www.sjmusart.org/hell-and-back-sandow-birk%E2%80%99s-divine-comedy

San Jose Museum of Art - 110 S Market Street San Jose CA 95113

Admission: $8 $5 seniors $5 students and youth Free children Free members

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

Police helicopters descend upon the streets of Los Angeles Gas-guzzling SUVs overtake the streets of San Francisco Fast-food emblems and corporate logos dominate the American landscape Is it the 24-hour news channel, or a 21st-century take on a 14th-century classic? In 2003, artist Sandow Birk (with writer Marcus Sanders) relocated Dante Alighieri's epic poem The Divine Comedy into contemporary urban America In his illustrations for the three books (Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso), Birk depicted Dante as a sneaker- and hoodie-clad slacker Accompanied by the ancient Roman poet Virgil, Dante journeys through the circles of Hell to Purgatory and Paradise, presented as versions of modern American cities This exhibition features a selection from the museum's permanent collection of Birk's series of lithographs Each meticulously drawn image incorporates a descriptive caption written in contemporary American vernacular Birk transformed a centuries-old classic into an imaginary narrative with political relevance for today's audiences]]>

An Evening with Scott Turow - Author Encounter

09-19-2012 - 09-19-2012

3

Oshman Family Jewish Community Center

http://www.paloaltojcc.org/cultural-arts/music-on-the-town-series/

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

Admission: $23-$35

650-223-8664

jlanducci@paloaltojcc.org

http://www.paloaltojcc.org/events/2012/09/19/cultural-arts/author-encounter-an-evening-with-scott-turow/

Start Time(s): 8pm

Few American voices are as thoughtful, fair-minded, and intelligent as Scott Turow's Described by Roy Blount, Jr as "the thinking man's John Grisham," Mr Turow is as eloquent in a taut psychological thriller as in a treatise on the death penalty He is also a passionate advocate for books and authors in his role as president of the Authors' Guild, and--somehow or other--the lead singer of the Rock Bottom Remainders Scott Turow will be in conversation with NPR's Michael Krasny Scott Turow is a writer and attorney He is the author of nine best-selling works of fiction, including his first novel from 1987, Presumed Innocent, and the 2010 sequel, Innocent He has also written two non-fiction books about his experiences in the law He has served on a number of public bodies, including the Illinois Commission on Capital Punishment to recommend reforms to Illinois' death penalty system, and was the first Chair of Illinois' Executive Ethics Commission which was created in 2004 to regulate executive branch employees in the Illinois State government This event takes place in Schultz Cultural Arts Hall]]>

Chinese Moon Festival

09-23-2012 - 09-23-2012

Chinese Moon Festival Committee

http://www.chineseculturalgarden.org/moonfestival.htm

Chinese Cultural Garden - Overfelt Gardens Park 368 Educational Park Drive San Jose CA 95133

Admission: Free

408-251-3323

Start Time(s): 1pm-5pm

The Moon Festival is celebrated by billions of people, who celebrate it with dances, feasting, and moon gazing Delicious moon cakes are a traditional treat, as well At this special event, you can enjoy arts, crafts, cultural and music performancs, storytelling, Lion Dancers, bamboo painting, calligraphy, chess, poetry, and much more]]>

Campbell Poetry Circle Workshops

10-03-2012 - 10-03-2012

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 Cafe; 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]]>

John Stanley TV Horror Host and Author - Ed Kenney Lecture Series

10-09-2012 - 10-09-2012

2

Museum on Main

http://www.museumonmain.org/ed-kinney-lecture-series.html

Firehouse Arts Center - 4444 Railroad Avenue Pleasanton CA 94566

Admission: $3-$10

925-462-2766

Start Time(s): 7pm

Legendary Bay Area television horror host and Creature Features movie reviewer, John Stanley, steps into the spotlight as he reveals the movie monster boom of the 1950s Stanley's most recent publication, The Gang That Shot Up Hollywood, includes recollections from the many movie and television star interviews he conducted in his many years as an entertainment writer for the San Francisco Chronicle The Ed Kenney Lecture Series, held at the Firehouse Arts Center, is named after Ed Kenney, a former mayor of Pleasanton A resident of the city for many years, he was a wonderful advocate for Pleasanton His involvement and service to the city inspired both the Ed Kinney lecture series and the Ed Kinney Community Patriot Award]]>

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

03-24-2012 - 01-01-2037

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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]]>

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]]>

Local Acoustic Night - 1st Wednesdays

01-04-2012 - 01-01-2037

3

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

05-19-2012 - 01-01-2037

6

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]]>

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

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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]]>