June 15, 2006

Calendar of local events

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

MUSIC

June 15 – Thursday
Metro’s Music in the Other Park Concert Series: This free outdoor concerts features the alternative rock group “Matchbook Romance.” Located in St. James Park, First and St. James streets in downtown San Jose, all concert performances start at 5:30 p.m. Food and drink are available at the show. Call 279-1775 or check www.sjdowntown.com for details.

June 17 – Saturday
The San Jose Youth Symphony (SJYS) Philharmonic Orchestra, under the artistic leadership of maestro Yair Samet, now in its 54th season, announces its final concert of the season, Beauteous America, to be held at 2:30 p.m. at the California Theatre, 345 South First Street, in San Jose. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at http://www.sjys.org/concerts/tickets.html or at the box office before the concert. Admission is $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for students and seniors, and $5.00 for children under 12.

June 17 – 18, 22 - 25
Lyric Theatre presents Victor Herbert’s “Naughty Marietta”: Performing at the Montgomery Theater, “Naughty Marietta” is the musical story of Captain Richard Warrington, sent to capture and unmask a notorious French pirate; and how he is helped and hindered by the high-spirited runaway Marietta. Don’t miss your chance to see Victor Herbert’s greatest operetta! Admission is $20 - $27. For tickets and information, call 986-1455 or visit www.lyrictheatre.org

June 23 – Friday
Vivace Youth Chorus of San Jose presents their “Tour Concert - Sing You Now”at St. Luke Episcopal Church, 20 University Avenue in Los Gatos at 7:30 p.m. Join our top level singers for a lively performance they will be taking on the road! Proceeds benefit our Tour Choir. The concert is appropriate for ages 8 and up. Tickets: $15. For advance tickets or for more information call 979-9997 or www.vivaceyouthchorus.org

Ongoing
Unwined Wine Bar and Shop, 6946 Almaden Expressway features live music with Arturo Ville every First, Third (and Fifth) Thursday; and Don Balistreri, solo guitar every second and fourth Thursday. All Thursday night performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. Every Sunday features The Steve Cannon Jazz Ensemble from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 323-9463, or visit www.unwined.com Check the website for Wine tasting and Wine Education class schedules.

ART

June 1- June 30
The Willow Glen Coffee Roasting Co. will showcase a new exhibit of photographs by James Marco Starr, titled “Starr Light Impressions.” They will be on display daily throughout June at 1383 Lincoln Ave., in Willow Glen. Join the artist at a reception Sunday, June 4 from 2 to 4 pm. For more information, call 297-9077 or visit www.starrlightimpressions.com.

DANCE

June 23 - 25
Beth Ann Namey and Willie Anderson of Ballet San Jose will appear with Margaret Wingrove Dance Company in a program of four World Premiere dances entitled, "Love, Desire And Separation." These exclusive three night-only performances will be held at the Petite Trianon Theatre, 72 North fifth Street in San Jose. For tickets and additional information call the American Musical Theatre Box Office at 1 (888) 455-7469, Mondays through Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. or buy online at www.AMTSJ.org. Tickets are $25 to $30 with discounts for students and seniors.

THEATER

May 31 – June 25
The San Jose Stage Company, 490 South First Street in San Jose, presents “Urinetown,” the Tony Award-winning musical comedy. In this tale of greed, corruption, love and revolution, the citizens must use public amenities regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Along the way, “Urinetown” spoofs everything from “Guys and Dolls” to “Les Miserables.” Directed by Rick Singleton with Choreography by Dottie Lester-White and Musical Direction by Don Dally. Book and lyrics by Greg Kotis, music and lyrics by Mark Hollman. For tickets and show information, call The Stage box office at 283-7142.

June 9 – July 22
Returning to the Sunnyvale Theater by popular demand is of one of California Theatre Center’s greatest hits! “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare” (abridged) by Borgeson, Long & Singer. For any of you that thought that Shakespeare was either long or tedious, there is a great surprise in store for you this summer. In this, London’s longest running comedy, you can witness The Bard’s complete works in less than two hours. Impossible, you say! Shakespeare said that "brevity is the soul of wit" and this madcap comedy illustrates his point. Developed by a comedy troupe that excels in taking long, serious material and transforming it into short, sharp, informed hilarity, this production gives new meaning to fast-paced comedy. If you are seeking laughter and the funniest night you’ll ever have in the theatre, this is the show for you! All performances are held at the Sunnyvale Theatre at the Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 East Remington Drive, just off El Camino Real in Sunnyvale. For tickets and more information, call the CTC Summer Rep Box Office at 408-720-0873, or visit us online at www.ctcinc.org.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

June 2 – July 23
California Theatre Center’s Summer Rep 2006 season opens with the production “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, by Clark M. Gesner.” Based on the loveable “Peanuts” comic strip characters created by Charles Schulz, this fun and poignant Tony Award-winning musical takes the audience through a day in the life of Charlie Brown. From wild optimism to utter despair, Charlie and his friends offer their unique wisdom and insights into life. All performances held at the Sunnyvale Theatre at the Sunnyvale Community Center, 505 East Remmington Drive in Sunnyvale. For performance times and ticket information visit www.ctcinc.org or call 720-0873.

June 17 – Saturday
Fishy Father’s Day Cards Give dad a morning to himself and join the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens in making fish print Father’s Day cards. Hours are 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost is $5 per child. All the materials and plenty of rubber fish and paint are provided to make all the great dads out there a masterpiece for their special day. Be sure to bring your best painting clothes! Reservations are appreciated. The program will be held at the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Visitor & Education Center located at 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose. For more information, or to reserve a spot, please contact Kary Houle at education@grpg.org or 298-7657.

June 19 – August 11
The Tech Museum’s Weekly Summer Camps are hands-on science and technology classes for 4th-8th graders at the world-class Tech Museum of Innovation. Choose from 14 different class topics including Lego Robotics, Video Game Design, Roller Coaster Physics, Inventors’ Workshop and many more. The cost is $200 - $500 weekly. For more information call 800-854-3684 or visit www.thetech.org/summercamps.

June 24 – Saturday
“Play Like A Miner” at the Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum! Children aged 6-12 accompanied by an adult can play games and take part in the Kid’s Day adventures. Event hours are 12 – 3 p.m. outside the mining museum. For more information, call 323-1107.

CLASSES

Ongoing
ArtHouse Kids Summer Camps. The Arthouse, 1043 Lincoln Avenue, is currently taking registration for our summer camps which begin the week on June 26. Camps include Little Picasso's, Multicultural Art & Cooking, Pop Art, Animals in Art, The Art of Nature and more. For more information, call 975-9987, or visit www.arthouse kids.com
Tai Chi Chuan classes at Hakone Gardens: Beginning/intermediate classes are ongoing and meet on Thursdays from 3:45 - 4:55 p.m., Hakone Gardens is located at 21000 Big Basin Way, close to downtown Saratoga. Fees are $96 for a consecutive 8-week series or $20 for a drop-in class. For more information, call Instructor at 295-9439 or email linda@xs.com. Tai Chi is a soft, internal energy martial art. It promotes balance and flexibility, strength, clarity, health and relaxation. This class is suitable for people of all ages.

FIFTY PLUS

June 17 – Saturday
The monthly breakfast meeting of Almaden Valley Singles will be held at 8:30 a.m. at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, 23600 McKean Road in San Jose. We are a group of men and women who gather together for Social and Community Service activities .Most all of us are over 50 years young. We meet monthly to plan our upcoming activities, as well as having breakfast. Our activities include monthly pot luck; clean up at Parma Park, and movie nights as well as an Out to Dinner group. All 95120 singles are welcome. Call 268-8987 to RSVP.

MISCELLANEOUS

May 1 – July 30
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum,1342 Naglee Avenue, San Jose, will explore the life and career of Leonardo Da Vinci in its new exhibit "Leonardo Da Vinci: Artist, Scientist, Mystic." This family-friendly exhibit will feature reproductions of Leonardo¹s sketches, scale models of his inventions (including the winged-glider), and materials from the Rosicrucian Library. Docents will be available, and there will be gallery discussions regarding Leonardo¹s historical context of, his spiritual and artistic sides, and his being a link between the Ancient World and the Modern World. Entrance to the Exhibit is included with Museum Admission. For more information visit www.egyptianmuseum.org or call 947-3636.

June 17 – Saturday
FREE E-Waste Collection Event at Willow Glen High School, 2001 Cottle Avenue, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Drop off goods at Corner of Cottle Avenue and Dry Creek Road. Proceeds from this fundraising event benefits Willow Glen High School/Willow Glen Middle School Parents Club/PTA. Drop off items can include: Computers, Monitors, CPUs, Keyboards, Mice, Printers, Fax Machines, Televisions, Microwaves, Phones, and Radios.

June 22 – Thursday
History San Jose will honor former history writer, Patricia Loomis at the ‘open-one-night-only’ “Valley of Heart’s Delight” dinner in History Park. For exactly 40 years Pat Loomis was a reporter for the San Jose Mercury News. Locally renowned journalist, Leigh Weimers, will emcee the event. During the 1970’s the San Jose Mercury published Loomis’ popular “Signposts” column, which documented the history of how roads got their names. This event is open to the public and limited seating tickets are $100 each, available by calling 287-2290. Event hours are 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Free parking & shuttle service will be available in the lower Phelan Avenue parking lot. The attire is blue jeans and boots. For more information check out the website www.historysanjose.org/valleyevent.html

June 24 – Saturday
Blossom Hill Crafts Summer Sale, 15900 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos. This summer sale includes hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery created by a variety of local artists. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

June 24 – Saturday
Celebrate San Jose Beautiful’s 20th Anniversary at the Monopoly in the Park Garden in Discovery Meadow. Play on the giant game board form 5 – 6:30 p.m. then join us for dinner by Parsley Sage Rosemary and Thyme from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. followed by dancing to the “Groove Kings” until 10 p.m. The cost is $50 per person and this event is open to the public. For reservations call 995-MITP.

Ongoing
Branham High School Class of 1976.  Our 30th Reunion is September 30 at Coyote Ranch.  We are looking for you and your high school friends.  Please email Pam Poor at pamela.schuur@comcast.net to get on the mailing list and visit www.geocities/branham76 for updates.

Humane Society of Silicon Valley Companion Animal Loss Support Group
Meetings: First Wednesday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 2530 Lafayette St. Santa Clara. Facilitator: Adam Dorsay, M.A. For more information, call 450-1800.

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