June 22, 2006

Calendar of local events

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

MUSIC

June 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

June 24 - 25
“One is the All” at the California Theatre: The Choral Project joins with Stephen Schwartz, award-winning composer of “Wicked,” to create this season’s most anticipated event: “One is the All.” Experience a new understanding of yourself and those around you in this fully-staged theatrical work portraying our human experience through song, movement and visual media. Expect to be affected! Admission is $15 - $40. For more information, call 746-0905 or visit www.choralproject.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.

June 25 – Sunday
Art through a Woman’s Eyes” art show will be held at 21334 Tollgate Road off Big Basin Way in Saratoga. Open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. this show features fine arts and crafts by local women artists, as well as music and food served in the garden area. A portion of the sales from this show will benefit Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence - www.nextdoor.org. Admission to the Art Show is free. For more information, visit artthroughawomenseyes.com or call 232-8781, or 867-9707.

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

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.’

June 10 – July 9
The San Jose Repertory Theater continues its 25th Anniversary Season with a comedy with music about a lifetime's obsession with 88 keys! “2 Pianos, 4 Hands” by Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt is the tale of two boys in Canada sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom! They work fervently towards their dream amidst pushy parents, eccentric teachers, hours of repetitive practice, stage fright, the agony of competitions and the dream of greatness. This is for anyone who has ever taken a music lesson—or ever simply encountered some kind of disappointment and has hilariously and heroically moved on. For ticket and showtime information, visit www.sjrep.com.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

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
The "Stranger Danger" Camp and Children's Safety Resource Fair will be held at the Willows Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., in San Jose from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Community safety classes for children will be offered at 10:30 a.m, 11:30 a.m, 12:30 p.m, and 1:30 p.m. The resource faire will feature representatives from various public safety agencies.  Free digital fingerprinting and child identification kits will also be offered. Contact Julie Lind (julie.lind@asm.ca.gov) at (408) 282-8920 for more information.

June 27 – Tuesday
The Children’s Discovery Museum “Music Fun Under the Sun”: Bring a blanket and your picnic lunch (or purchase a bite at the Museum’s Kids’ Café) and join us in the Museum¹s outdoor Cadence Amphitheatre for a live lunchtime musical experience! Enjoy the beautiful weather and the many fascinating sounds of a variety of talented performers on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer! Our Amphitheatre opens at noon and concerts begin shortly thereafter. Tuesday’s entertainment features “The Kalimba King” – Carl L. Winters bringing call and response, chanting and movement to the catchy rhythms of the African Kalimba.

CLASSES

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.

VOLUNTEERS

Ongoing
Kaiser Permanente San Jose is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in someone's day.  Join a Volunteer community that shares your interest in helping others.  Greeting and assisting visitors, reading to children, conducting tours, or assisting in the Volunteer office are just a few of the opportunities available.  We are easily accessible via Hwy 85 and Light Rail, plus we offer Free Valet Parking.  Phone us at 972-6233 or visit our website at www.kpsantateresa.org for more information.

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 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
Summer Solstice Celebration Benefit Fundraiser: Come celebrate the beginning of summer at Divine Science Community Center, 1540 Hicks Ave, San Jose. Join Crowman and others in the sacred medicine wheel ceremony with the exciting snake dance. Hear Singing Crystal Bowls, and a special concert appearance by “Paradiso” on didgeridoo and electronics. Participate in toning and drumming, with blessings and prayers. The celebration begins at 7 p.m. Donations requested. For more information contact Eric Meece at 448-6726 or eameece@california.com

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.

June 25 - Sunday
Friends and family of Classics & Hot Rods of Campbell hosts the 3rd Annual Classics & Hot Rods car show from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge #2347, 1680 Martin Avenue in Santa Clara. This event benefits Hospice of the Valley and honors the memory of Manny Costa and Jack Leopardi—long-time friends and both avid car enthusiasts.  A day of fun and entertainment for the general public, admission is free. This event will showcase over 90 custom, classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and hot rods, as well as a raffle, entertainment, refreshments, and an awards presentation. The event will draw attention to hospice care and grief support and raise needed funds for end-of-life care services and programs for adults and children facing life-limiting illnesses.

June 26 – Monday
From the best selling authors of “10 Best Gifts for Your Teen,” Steve and Patt Saso will be visiting the Barnes & Noble Bookstore at 5353 Almaden Expressway at 7 p.m. After thrilling the crowd with a reading from their latest novel, “Parenting Your Teens With T.L.C.: The Times-Limits-Caring Way to Survive Adolescence,” they’ll be on hand to answer questions and autograph books.

Ongoing
Poetry Readings at Willow Glen Books, 1330 Lincoln Avenue, 7 p.m. Every Third Monday of the month.
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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