March 19, 2009

Calendar of local events

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

MUSIC

Mar. 21
Sunnyvale Theatre presents modern-day bard Patrick Ball, performing his haunting, evening-length solo musical theater piece, Fine Beauty of the Island, based on the remarkable true story of the Blaskett Islands. Performance time is 8 p.m. at 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. Tickets are $25/general, $20/students. To purchase tickets call the box office at 733-6611 or fax 730-7726.This performance is part of Sunnyvale’s 2008-09 Evenings of Cultural Arts Series. For more information, visit our website at: http://arts.inSunnyvale.com

The 24TH Annual San Francisco Flower and Garden Show at new location: San Mateo Event Center, Mar. 18 – 22: Don’t miss out on what could be the last appearance of the largest and most celebrated of the spring garden festivals. Known as much for its inspirational and captivating garden displays as its host of DYI workshops and unique shopping opportunities, this is spring time tradition offers four days of family fun, entertainment and stunning gardens based on this year’s theme of “Sustainable Spaces, Beautiful Places.” Activities include more than 70 free talks and workshops led by gardening experts, exhibits, an educational and activity area for families, wine, beer and food, live music, as well as shopping for unique plants, garden art, tools and specialty items from the over 300 vendors at the Garden Show. For tickets and additional information, call (800) 569-2832 or (415) 771-6909, or visit www.gardenshow.com Pictured: Redwood Landscape, Inc. Photo by: Gregory Case

THEATER

Mar. 6 - 28
The Tabard Theatre Company presents “Crowns” its final production of the 2008-2009 season. To wear a hat, you must know who you are, where you come from and possess a sense of self-pride. It’s called “hattitude” and the women of “Crowns” have it. Join this roof raising musical celebration at Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 North San Pedro Street, San Jose. Directed by Diane Milo. Tickets are $24 - $10 and reservations are strongly recommended. For a performance schedule and additional information, visit www.tabardtheatre.org

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.

Mar. 19 – 22
San Jose Youth Shakespeare presents “The Tempest,” at the Mulberry School Auditorium, 200 Belgatos Rd, Los Gatos. Performance times are 7pm on Mar 19 – 21 and at 2 p.m. on Mar. 22.  For tickets, call 978-5516 or www.youthshakes.org, General admission is $8 (in advance) or $10 (at the door). For ages 8-17, admission is $5 (in advance); or $7 (at the door), Children 7 and under are free.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

Mar. 19 – 21
Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka Junior” will be presented and performed by the Campbell Christian School’s fourth and fifth grade students. The cast is composed of 38 fifth grade students and six fourth graders. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on 3/19 & 20 and at 6 p.m. on 3/21 in the school auditorium, located at 1075 W. Campbell Avenue in Campbell. Tickets are $8, and are available online at http://www.campbellchristian.org/ or at the door. For more information call 370-4900.

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/jrrangers 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

Why let the children have all the fun? There is still room available in Hands On Clay Classes for Adults.These small, hand-building classes are held on Wednesday mornings 9-10:30, and Thursday evenings 7-8:30 in the teacher’s studio in Almaden. All materials, kiln firings, use of tools and glazes are included in the fee ($100 /4 classes). For more information call 679-0238.

FIFTY-PLUS

Ongoing
Welcome Wagon Chapter #3: Women’s Social Group features the following activities Golf, Tennis, Hiking, Bridge, Canasta, Pinochle, Luncheons, Movies, Antiques, Book Club, etc. For more information please email Gail at  gailmagg@aol.com Or call Veronika at 559-3734

MISCELLANEOUS

Mar. 19
The Assistance League of San Jose will hold its monthly general meeting at noon in the Joint Venture Church on Camden Avenue. For information on the Assistance League’s mission, programs and additional meeting dates, please call (408) 997-7503, email ALofSanJose@aol.com or visit www.alsj.org.

Mar. 27
CCOC to Hold 40th Annual Open House: Celebrate 40 years of career technical education at Central County Occupational Center’s (CCOC) annual Open House. The community is invited to tour and observe hands-on student demonstrations and presentations throughout CCOC, located at 760 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose. CCOC’s staff and student tour guides will be on hand to welcome parents, other students, businesses and community members to tour classes and observe hands-on student demonstrations throughout the campus from 8-10 a.m., 1-3 p.m., and 6-8:30 p.m. CCOC’s Culinary Arts and Baking & Catering Programs will offer a complimentary bowl of chili for visitors who stop by the cafeteria between 5 and 6 p.m. (while supplies last). CCOC-a unit of MetroED-offers more than 30 different technical training courses such as Veterinary Assisting, Fire Science/First Responder, Law Enforcement, Electrical Maintenance, Computer Technology Careers, Animation, Baking & Catering, Culinary Arts, Auto Body Refinishing, Auto Brakes & Alignment, and Interior Design.

Mar. 28
Humane Society Silicon Valley Open House. Come see the Bay Area’s first environmentally “green” Animal Community Center that features cage-less animal care and a full spectrum of pet and community services under one roof! Event time is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Humane Society Silicon Valley’s new Animal Community Center, 901 Ames Avenue, Milpitas. More information can be found at: www.hssv.org

Ongoing

Mar. 30
Spa R&R at 1345 Lincoln Avenue in San Jose, will be having a free monthly support group at 7 p.m. for women with Breast Cancer.  Beginning in March, we will have MDs come in to speak on subjects such as Reconstructive Surgery, Nutrition, Chiropractic care, Relaxation and Hypnotherapy.  Our first guest speaker is on Mar. 30, and will be Dr. Katherine Sutherland from Women Physicians, herself a Breast Cancer survivor of 13 years.  This conference will be one of many throughout the year held at Spa R&R on women’s health. We ask that attendees please bring in a frozen pot pie or canned goods for our Martha’s Kitchen Food Drive.  Martha’s Kitchen, located at 311 Willow Street, is a non-profit, interfaith, community dining room feeding the hungry poor with dignity since 1981.  As space is limited, please e-mail RSVPs to violet@sparandr.com or call at 408-297-4899 to sign up. 
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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