January 12, 2006

Calendar of local events

Unless otherwise noted all phone numbers are in the 408 area code.

MUSIC
January 29 – Sunday
The Sopianos will be performing at the University of Santa Clara Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall at 3 p.m. This locally-based musical group offers an eclectic mix of opera arias, art songs and show tunes, plus Japanese art and traditional songs.  In addition to the piano accompaniment, this year’s four piano selections are all duets by European and Japanese composers. Selections will include Strauss’ “Hofmannsthal”, Selections from “Miss Saigon” and “Konomichi” by Yamada and Kitahara, just to name a few. For tickets and additional information, call 377-9789 or email info@sopianos.com.

DANCE
January 25 – Wednesday
Martha Graham Dance Company performs “Appalachian Spring”, “Cave of the Heart” and Sketches from “Chronicle” at the Stanford University Memorial Auditorium. The Performance begins at 8 p.m. with pre-performance discussion at 6:45 p.m. Half-price tickets are available for young people age 15 and under and discounts are available for students and groups.  For tickets, call 650-725-ARTS (2787) or visit: http://livelyarts.stanford.edu. Presented by Stanford Lively Arts.

ART
January 17 – April 9
The San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles presents Jean Ray Laury: A Life by Design. Opening reception with the artist will be held at the museum, 520 South First Street in San Jose, on January 22 from 2 – 4 p.m. General admission is $5, Seniors and students with ID $4, children under 13 are free. Admission to the museum is free on the first Thursday of each month. For additional information call 971-0323 or visit www.sjquiltmuseum.org.

THEATER
January 20 – February 26
American Musical Theatre San Jose presents “The Lion King” at the Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown. Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s “The Lion King”. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images you’ll remember forever. Let your imagination run wild at the Tony® Award-winning Broadway sensation hailed as “a landmark event in entertainment” by Newsweek magazine. For tickets and additional information, call 1-888-455-SHOW or visit www.amtsj.org.

CHILDREN/FAMILY
January 13 – Friday
Stars on Ice celebrates its 20th Anniversary at the HP Pavilion: Headlining the 2006 season is an extraordinary cast of figure skating’s most revered stars including reigning Olympic Gold medalist and skating phenom Alexei Yagudin, world-renowned 2002 Olympic Pair Champions Jamie Sale & David Pelletier of Canada and Elena Berezhnaya & Anton Sikhaluridze of Russia, plus many more. This performance begins at 7:30 pm. Ticket prices start at $25 and are available at the HP Pavilion at San Jose ticket office, Ticketmaster* outlets, starsonice.com and ticketmaster.com*  For Phone charges, call 998-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, and 510-625-TIXS.  For group Information (15 or more): 999-5844.  Presented locally by Safeway.

January 16 – Monday
“Corteo” sneak preview at Downtown Ice: A juggling team from Cirque du Soleil’s “Corteo” will perform at 12:15 p.m. at Knight Ridder’s Downtown Ice, Circle of Palms between the San Jose Museum of Art and the Fairmont Hotel off Market Street in downtown San Jose.

January 19 – Thursday
Thursdays and Fridays at the Theater presents Jay Alexander, master magician performing at The Little Theater at Willow Glen Middle School, www.ThursdaysAtTheTheater.org or call 445-9628. Tickets are $7 general admission, $6 seniors/students, $25 family admission. This one hour performance begins at 7 p.m. This show is appropriate for all ages.

January 20 – Friday
The California Theatre Center presents “The Cay,” Theodore Taylor¹s award winning story of prejudice, love, and survival. “The Cay” plays January 20 at 7:30pm,  at the West Valley College Theatre in Saratoga.  Tickets $11-12. For more information, visit www.ctcinc.org or call the Box Office at 245-2978. Weekday morning performances are also available from January 20 -27.

January 25 – Wednesday
Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens present Archeological History of the Ohlone Native Americans from 6:30 – 9:00 pm presented by Mark Hylkema, Santa Cruz District Archaeologist, California Department of Parks and Recreation back by popular demand! Join Mark and the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens for a fascinating presentation about the Ohlone and discover what archeologists have learned about how they lived, traded with each other and utilized the local natural resources. Fee: $5.00 Friends members/$10.00 non-members. For more information, visit education@grpg.org or call 408-298-7657.

January 28 – Saturday
Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens present: News from the Pleistocene – A Presentation on the Guadalupe River Mammoth In the summer of 2005, the fossilized remains of a Columbian mammoth, that lived here about 12 to 13,000 years ago during the Pleistocene era, were discovered along the banks of the Guadalupe. Currently, the remains are being prepared and studied at UC Berkeley under the direction of Mark Goodwin. Mr. Goodwin will join the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens from 1 – 2:30 p.m. to speak on this summer’s excavation, the fossil record of the Bay Area during the Pleistocene era, and show us the most recent photographs of the mammoth – and possibly a fossil or two. Fee: $5.00 Friends members, $10.00/non-members. For more information, visit education@grpg.org or call 408-298-7657.

CLASSES
January 4 – February 15, 2006
Rose pruning and care lessons will be offered in the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden every Wednesday, and Saturday. Lessons will begin at 9:00 am and last until 12:00 Noon. Participants must arrive by 9:15 to be included in the day’s training. We will gather in the center of the garden. Bring leather gloves and bypass shears, if you have them, although loaners are available. We also recommend you bring a hat and water. The Heritage Rose Garden is located on West Taylor Street, at Spring Street, within Guadalupe Gardens. Free parking is available on Taylor Street. Call the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, 298-7657, or email Volunteer Coordinator Lucy Perez at lperez@grpg.org for further information.

MISCELLANEOUS
January 13 – 15
San Jose Coin, Stamp & Collectable Show at Parkside Hall. This is the Premier Club sponsored show in the greater bay area. There will be over 100 dealers available to buy, sell or trade coins, stamps and collectables Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Free appraisals and identification will be available. There will be a Treasure Hunt on Saturday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will also be an education forum and competitive exhibits. For more information visit www.sanjosecoinclub.org. Admission is $3, Free for children under 17.

January 14 - Saturday
South Bay Scottish Society presents its 12th Annual Robert Burns Supper & Ceilidh Dance at the Mountain View Masonic Lodge (Church & Franklin). Featured entertainment: music Celtic Blacklyst, Parade of and address to the Haggis, Juliet Davoren’s recitation of Tam O’Shanter, other Burns poetry and songs, Scottish Country and ceilidh dancing for all... oh yes, there’s dinner too, including haggis. The evening will end with the traditional Auld Lang Syne. Order forms are available at www.southbayscots.org . For information, contact Sandy Welsh at 629-9325. SBSS Members & guests $27. Non-members $32, children 12 and under $15. Deadline for paid reservations is January 7. After January 7 and at door, cost is $40/person. Reservations strongly recommended.

January 15 – Sunday
On Friday, April 28, 2006, the Junior League of San Jose will host the 37th Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon at the Santa Clara Westin.  This year’s theme “Dedication ~ Action ~ Compassion” embodies the spirit and success of the inspirational volunteers in our community. The Junior League of San Jose is accepting nominations of individuals who have shown dedication, action and compassion in local schools, agencies and organizations.  All nominees will be honored at the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.  Special recognition will go to a select group of nominees receiving the Crystal Bowl Award for their outstanding volunteer efforts.  Nominations must be received no later than January 15.   For more information or to request a nominations packet please call 264-3058 or visit www.jlsj.org.

January 19 – February 19
The cast of Corteo brings together over 50 artists from 13 different countries. Corteo explores the circus arts in a way that is brand new to Cirque du Soleil. Once again, the very limits of acrobatics are challenged as Daniele Finzi Pasca lends his unique touch to Cirque du Soleil’s spectacular performances.  Corteo redefines the springboard, the Korean frame and the tightwire, and presents acts that are as original as they are innovative. The desire to surprise and move audiences are a big part of the inspiration behind Corteo. Performance will be held at the Taylor Street Bridge (corner of Taylor Street & Highway 87). For tickets and show information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.

January 17 – Tuesday
DiCicco’s Ristorante, 2509 South Bascom Avenue in Campbell, welcomes the Opici Wine Group for a “Guided Tour of Italy” Wine Dinner. This special dining event pairs each course with a hand-selected wine from Montreessor, Viberti or the Luiano wineries. Experts will be on hand to discuss the wines, the regions as well as the culinary parings. This dining event begins at 6:30 p.m. $49 per guest. Call 377-5850 for reservations and additional information.

January 17 & 21
West Valley College, 14000 Fruitdale Avenue in Saratoga is sponsoring an E-waste Recycling Drive. All E-Waste components are accepted working or not (computers, monitors, televisions, printers, copiers, ram, cpus, vcrs, dvds, and the list goes on...) Parking lot 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free service.  Arrangements can be made for pickup from businesses with large quantities to be recycled. It is advisable to delete sensitive data before dropping off items. For more information contact Shaun Welch at 910.1274, swdesigns@sbcglobal.net.

January 19 – Thursday
The Guadalupe Group of Sierra Club will present the award-winning DVD/video “Hetch Hetchy—Yosemite’s Lost Valley” at 7:30 p.m. Narrated by Shari Belafonte, the movie compares current conditions in the Valley with artists’ renditions of what restoration can produce. The public is invited—the Group meets in the Community Room of the Saratoga Library, on Saratoga Ave. at Fruitvale Ave. in Saratoga. Refreshments are served—bring your own cup to reduce paper/plastic waste. For more information, call Marj Ottenberg at 867-4576.

January 24 – Tuesday
“What is Health” Seminar: Dr. Lennard Hey will share secrets to getting and staying healthy for life. “You have been kept in the dark about these truths for way too long,” says Dr. Hey. “Why? Because there is more money in treatment than there is in prevention”. Dr. Hey shares the truth about getting healthy at this seminar. Seminars are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at 827 Blossom Hill Road, Suite E-2. Call 225-7432 to reserve your seat. Space is limited so call now! Admission is Free!


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