August 4, 2005

Calendar of local events

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

ART
August 6 - 7
Salon Soule,2262 South Winchester Blvd in Campbell is hosting an Art Show from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. This exhibit features the work of Christine Chatwell and various other artists. For additional information call 866-7520.

August 9 – Tuesday
“Spouses for Life – A Wedding Album” Opening Reception: Join us at 7 p.m. for an opening night wine and cheese reception for Photos and Stories of the historic newlywed couples married in San Francisco. For the first time ever in this country’s history, from February 12 to March 11, 2004, over 4000 same-sex couples were married in San Francisco before a worldwide audience. Six months later the California Supreme Court declared these marriages Null and Void. Not to us. This exhibition continues through Sept 16 at the Billy DeFrank Center, 983 The Alameda in San Jose. Admission for the exhibition and reception is free with donations greatly appreciated to help fund the exhibit.

MUSIC
July 7 – September 8
17th Annual Miller Music in the Park Concert Series. Performances are every Thursday evening from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market Street near San Fernando Street in downtown San Jose. Concerts are free to the public, food and drink are available at the shows. For a complete list of performers and additional information, call 279-1775 or check www.sjdowntown.com

August 11 – 14
16th Annual San Jose Jazz Festival. This year’s Opening Night Gala & Concert Fundraiser will be held on August 11 at the California Theatre. The Gala begins at 5:30 p.m. Concert to follow at 8 p.m. The Opening Night Gala & Concert Fundraiser helps support the San Jose Jazz’s Society’s year-round education and performance programming. The concert will feature Jane Monheit. Admission is $30 - $1,500. For more information on the gala and the festival, call 286-2600 ext. 23 or visit www.sanjosejazz.org.

CHILDREN & FAMILY
July 29 – August 7
Children’s Musical Theater ends its Mainstage season at the Montgomery Theater with the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” by musical theater greats Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. CMT updates this 1970’s classic to cast Jesus’ story in terms familiar to today’s audience, making him a charismatic coffee shop philosopher whose message and tolerance infuriates the mega-conglomerate suits. Instead of a cross, Jesus is put to death by lethal injection. Songs from the show, including “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “What’s the Buzz” and “I Don’t know How to Love Him,” are as powerful as ever. For tickets and additional information, call 288-KIDS or visit, www.cmtsj.org. Admission is $13 - $20.

August 5 – 7
The 2005 Santa Clara County Fair, will have buildings and barns budging with exhibits from baked goods and dish gardens to poultry and livestock. Gateway Hall is expected to be packed with home arts including yummy homemade baked pies and cakes, canning, afghans, crochet items, quilts, weaving, hobbies and every collectible imaginable. Theme of the fair is “Green Beans, Pork ‘N Beans and Jelly Beans”. Highlights of the youth programs will include livestock judging, culminating in the auction. Among the youth activities planned are beef, sheep, Swine and goat shows, 4-H guide dogs, and junior horse and pony shows and round robin contest.

August 5 – 7
Thomas the Tank Engine will be in Felton at the Roaring Camp Railroads marking the 60th Anniversary of the Thomas & Friends storybook series and the 10th Anniversary of the Day Out With Thomas Events, this year is sure the be the best yet! This is a real train that has been converted into Thomas.

August 11 – 14
Children’s Musical Theater of San Jose presents “Sleeping Beauty” at the Montgomery Theater. CMT’s youngest performers cast a charm on the audience with a favorite childhood fairytale. This version, commissioned by Prince Street players, is filled with fairies, a funny villainess named Trollarina and few more magical spells than usual. Sleeping Beauty will feature beautiful sets and costumes and a large cast of 6- to 9- year olds, including many making their stage debut as CMT performers. For more information, call 288-KIDS or visit www.cmtsj.org. Admission is $13 - $20

August 13 – Saturday
Join Andy Z. and the Andyland Band & Daffy Dave and the Treefort Gang at the Children’s Discovery Museum for a Family Concert and Clown Show Benefiting the “Save the Music” organization. Ticket prices: Advance Sale - $10 Adults, $7 Kids (online at daffydave.com); At the door - $12 Adults, $8 Kids (add $5 for museum admission valued at $7) Show times are 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Berry Good Productions at 650-326-3711.

August 13 - Saturday
Almaden Oaks Plaza, 6109 Meridian Avenue in San Jose presents its new Arts, Crafts, Antiques and Collectibles Fair. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held the second Saturday of each month, this community-based event features a wide variety of local vendors and crafters, great bargains and fun for the whole family. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 268-8363, or visit www.alphazetaevents.com.

August 15 – 19
The Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens are collaborating with History San Jose, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium, San Jose Museum of Art, Don Edward’s San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Tech Museum and the Winchester Mystery House to present a full week of unique educational experiences. San Jose Safari Summer Day Camp is designed for children ages 7 – 10 years. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting point is the Guadalupe Gardens Visitor Center, in San Jose. Cost is $225 per child, per week. Space is limited - each session has only 15 spaces available! Please contact Education Coordinator Kary Wilson at education@grpg.org or 408-298-7657, or visit www.grpg.org,

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Do you enjoy reading and helping others? Consider a richly rewarding volunteer opportunity as a Tutor in the adult literacy program - Partners in Reading. Sign up now for the September 15th orientation and training on September 17th and 24th. Fourteen hours of training, instructional materials, & on-going support are all provided free. No experience necessary. Required commitment of two hours per week for six months. Call the San José Public Library at 808-2361.

MISCELLANEOUS
August 12 – 14
San Jose Sports Fair at Parkside Hall. This show is open for the public to buy/sell/trade with the world’s largest Sports Card, Memorabilia, Gaming Card, McFarlane, Beanie & Collectibles. Visit celebrities to sign autographs and take pictures. For more information, call 310-568-8825 or visit www.naxcomtradeshows. com

August 13 – 15
The American Cancer Society’s Discovery Shop, 1103 Branham Lane, San Jose, presents its SEMI-ANNUAL SALE - 50% Off Store-wide! Come early to take advantage of fabulous savings. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 8/12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 8/13, and noon to 4 p.m. on 8/14. Call 265-5535 for additional information. Proceeds support cancer research.

Ongoing
Leland High School Class of 1980 Reunion: Leland’s 25 year reunion will be held on August 27, 2005 at 7:00 pm at The Crown Plaza Hotel in Downtown San Jose. The cost is $90/person. Reservations required by August 24, 2005. For additional information contact Annemarie (Langedyk) Giovannetti at almadenannie@yahoo.com or register online at: www.nationalreunions.com
Silver Creek High Class of 1985 Reunion: October 15, 2005 at the Hilton San Jose and Towers, 300 Almaden Blvd. Contact Michelle (Madden) Corbo atzc2mom@comcast.net or Erin (Maloney) Johnson at johnson@datapathway.com for more information.
The Almaden Valley Women’s Club is currently seeking sponsors for The 29th Annual Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival held at Almaden Lake Park on Sunday September 25, 2005.The Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival sponsorship program enables corporations, small businesses, and individuals to support the community through the philanthropic activities of the Almaden Valley Women’s Club. Different levels of sponsorship are available. Information about the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival can be found at www.almadenartwinefestival.com. Interested sponsors please contact Ellen Hudson-Snyder at sponsors@ almadenartwinefestival.com.

HAVE AN ITEM FOR OUR CALENDAR?

We are seeking calendar items pertaining to the south bay communities we cover in our seven monthly community newspapers: Blossom Valley, Cambrian, Campbell, Evergreen, Santa Teresa, Willow Glen, Fifty Plus, and our weekly publication, Almaden Times Weekly. Items must be submitted by email or fax several weeks before the event. Send an email to candy@timesmediainc.com or fax to Candy Richter at 494-7078. Photos should be sent digitally as jpegs or mailed to Calendar, Times Newspapers, 1310 Tully Road, Ste. 107, San Jose, CA 95122. Due to the large volume of items received calendar requests left on voice mail cannot be used. Space is limited.