March 5, 2009

Calendar of local events

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

MUSIC

Mar. 8
The Ives Quartet appears with the San José Chamber Orchestra in a world premiere by composer Hyo-shin Na. Held at Le Petit Trianon, this 7 p.m. performance will also feature works by Dvorak, George Walker and David Diamond. Tickets are $30 - $45. For additional information, call 295-4416 or visit www.sjco.org. Le Petit Trianon is located at 72 N 5th Street in San Jose.

THEATER

Mar. 6 – 8
Angels on Stage presents “The Wizard of Oz” at the historic Hoover Theater: A special performance of “The Wizard of Oz” has twisted its way into San Jose! Bring your family and friends as they join Angels on Stage, a theatre troupe of children with differing abilities.  Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Toto and their special friends the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion in this fun musical theatre production. The Hoover Theater is located at 1635 Park Ave, San Jose. Don’t miss the chance to travel over the rainbow with AOS and experience this priceless treasure.  For tickets ($15/general seating), go to: www.angelsonstage.org – or - www.artsopolis.com.

Mar. 6 – 15
Children’s Musical Theater San Jose presents Rent: Directed and choreographed by Kevin Hauge, the award winning phenomenon RENT, the school edition, comes to the Montgomery Theater. This production follows the unique life stories of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York’s East Village. This groundbreaking rock musical took Broadway by storm in 1996, winning multiple Tony Awards including Best Musical, Book and Score, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Admission is $15 - $25, call 288-5437 or visit www.cmtsj.org for tickets or additional information.

Mar. 8 – Apr. 12
Murder Mystery Players presents “Murder By Mischance,” a hilarious new whodoneit interactive murder mystery staged at Scott’s Seafood in San Jose. Playing on Sundays at 2 p.m., this fun-filled performance includes dinner as well as the interactive performance. Audience members have a chance to win prizes and guess who did what to whom. Tickets are $60.00 per person, tax and gratuity included, parking validated in building. Scott’s Seafood is located at 185 Park Avenue, 6th Floor, San Jose. To make reservations for this hilarious evening of murder mystery and audience participation, call Scott¹s Seafood at (408) 971-1700. Reservations are required, as seating is limited.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

Mar. 6
Downtown Campbell presents Luck o’ the Irish, an evening of Celtic music and fun for the whole family! At 7 p.m. we’ll have a Leprechaun Costume Contest for kids aged 0-12. Bring your little one dressed as a leprechaun to the Courtyard Galleria, and the DCBA will award prizes and designate Downtown Campbell’s Honorary Leprechauns of 2008. The entertainment will carry on 6pm-9pm with performances up and down Campbell Avenue by some great local musicians, including: Celtic folk musicians The Princess & The Pirate; bagpiper Richard Charette; 80s and 90s rock cover band Altrasound at Sonoma Chicken Coop, and indie musicians Orangutang & Cal Sturges at Orchard Valley Coffee.

Mar. 11 - 14
Leland High School Performing Arts presents “The Wiz” at 7:30 pm in the Leland Cafeteria, 6677 Camden Ave, San Jose. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Ticket order forms are in the school office, on the school website or at the door, but all seats are reserved. Directed by Steve Dini, The Wiz is a funky look at the classic Wizard of Oz story and this year Leland has over 50 actors in the cast. Before “Wicked,” there was “The Wiz!” So, don’t miss this show at Leland coming up soon...more info: call 655-2771.”

Mar. 18
Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship at the McEnery Convention Center South Hall: Students in 6th through 12th grades from schools throughout Santa Clara County will exhibit science projects for judging by Bay Area scientists and engineers. Over 700 students will be competing for cash and prizes from local businesses, professional organizations and the U.S. Armed Forces. The event will be open to the public from 4:30pm to 6pm and is free. To learn more visit our web site at www.science-fair.org.

April – May
Jr. Rangers Open for Spring Enrollment: Explore the Santa Clara County park system’s wildlife habitats and cultural history as a Jr Park Ranger. These free programs run every four-weeks and meet once a week for 2 hours. Participants receive a free tee-shirt, water bottle and activity guide. Participants who complete the program are invited to the optional Jr. Ranger Camp out. The 9 – 11 age group takes hikes, play games and participate in nature-based activites. For more information, visit www.parkhere.org/ jr.rangers or contact Janet Shriner at 846-5632.

Ongoing
There is still space available at Peninsula Youth Theatre’s summer camp program but spaces are filling fast! Our students not only act but also design and construct the sets, props and costumes. At the end of each of the two camp session, students participate in a free, public performance for family, friends and the community. The cost is $400 for the two week session which is held in the Mountain View and Saratoga area for ages 6-14 from June 15th to August 15th Monday through Friday. We offer a 45 minute mini camp for students ages 3.5 -8 at our studio in Mountain View. These classes are for a month, once a week and the cost is $77. Visit our  website at www.pytnet.org  for more information and to register online or call 650- 988-8798 with questions.

CLASSES

Mar. 4
Friend’s of Guadalupe River Park & Garden present Beginning Composting: Complete your garden or get started gardening by learning how to compost. Master Composter Phil Cornish will cover items such as: what can be composted, the various composting methods available, and what to do with finished compost. He will also discuss worm composting and help you choose which method works best for you. Workshop location is GRP & G Visitor & Education Center, 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose. Time is 6 – 8 p.m. and the cost is free. Pre-registration is required by calling 298-7657, or visit www.grpg.org to register or learn more.

Mar. 13
Things That Fly: Come learn the most amazing facts about things that fly! Some birds can hover, and glide, some work so hard flapping their wings that they need to eat constantly for fuel. Join the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens and we’ll experiment with paper airplanes and compare birds, seeds and insects in flight to helicopters, kites, balloons and more! It’s also a great time to stroll in the park and see the bird homes that will be hidden once the leaves camouflage the nests. Bring your best observation skills and go home with a naturalist journal we’ll make in class. Designed for children aged 5 – 10 years. Hours are 3:30 – 5 p.m., fee is $10/members, $15/non-members. All workshops take place at 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose. Pre-registration is required and parents need not be present during the workshop. To register, call 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org to learn more.

Ongoing
Ceramics Classes in Almaden...Ever wished you could make a ceramics piece of your own from start to finish to show off to family and friends? Hands On Clay classes for adults is now accepting new students. These small classes are held on Wednesday mornings 9-10:30 a.m., and Thursday evenings 7-8:30 p.m. in the artist’s studio in Almaden. The materials, kiln firings, use of tools and glazes are included, so just come on down! All levels are welcome. For more information call 679-0238.

FIFTY PLUS

Mar. 7
SeniorNet, computer classes for adults 50 and over will hold registration for computer classes at the Almaden Community Center located at 6445 Camden Avenue. Please note new registration times. Registration for intermediate courses at 11:30 a.m. Registration for Computer Fundamentals at 1:00 p.m. Courses include Greeting Cards Part1,Windows XP and Vista, File Management,Computer Tips and Techniques,Taking & Editing Photos,Digital Scrapbooking and Find Anything on the Web. All classes will be held at the Almaden Community Center. For more information call Don House at (408)268-1703 or visit www.snlcsj.org.

VOLUNTEERS

Good Sam Gift Shop Volunteers Needed: The Auxiliary of Good Samaritan Hospital invites you to join our team of dedicated volunteers and have fun while serving your community.  Our gift shop service is looking for enthusiastic and customer service oriented volunteers to help in both the shop and the stockroom.  A minimum commitment of four hours per week is expected.  Retail experience is desired.  Please call the Auxiliary office (408) 559-2345 to have an application packet sent to you and to sign up for a one-hour information meeting.  Applications are also available at the Good Sam web site:  goodsamsanjose.com.” 

MISCELLANEOUS

Mar. 7
Santa Teresa Athletic Booster Clubs 6th Annual Crab Feed at Napradek Hall in San Jose: Join us at 6 p.m. for an exciting evening filled with food, fun, DJ entertainment, raffle and a silent/live auction. Tickets are $50 each. If you would like to attend or have a donation, please contact Vicki Clark 623-4529 or Janean Baird 250-7808. Event proceeds benefit our Athletic Program at Santa Teresa. For more information, visit www.stabc.org.

Mar. 14
Junior League of San Jose Hosts the 21st Biennial Rummage Sale – “The Great Gatsby” - The Junior League of San Jose announces its 21st biennial Rummage Sale, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Rummage Sale proceeds will be invested in projects that support the League’s Community Program: helping young children enter elementary school ready to learn and thrive. Families will have an opportunity to purchase high quality rummage including furniture, children’s clothing, computers, house wares, and electronics at a fraction of their original price. Guests can also take advantage of a complimentary Community Health and Service Fair at the Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to noon. This fair will provide families with important health information and services, including diabetes screening and cholesterol checks. Hunter Laboratories, who will be providing some of the testing, recommends fasting for 12 to 14 hours prior to your screening.

Ongoing
Marine Corps League: We meet the third Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. in various locations around the County in aid of former Marines and their families. We are a family member organization with youngsters and mothers, brothers and sisters and other relatives and friends of Marines as members and associate members. For more information, phone PR Officer Dick Whitaker, MCL Detachment #1122 Santa Clara County at 219-3024 or visit the MCL website at http://www.usmcleague.com/

Call for Artists: Tapestry Arts, San Jose’s oldest and largest downtown arts festival, is now accepting applications for its 34th annual arts festival. This outdoor event will be held over Labor Day Weekend, September 5-7, 2009. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 30, 2009. Artists can submit applications in one of two ways: by mail or online. Application fees are $15 for Santa Clara County residents and $20 for nonresidents. Entry forms are available by calling 408 494 3590 or at www.tapestryarts.org.



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