September 29, 2005

Calendar of local events

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

MUSIC
October 1 - Saturday
Santa Clara University Faculty Recital: Piano professor and Music Department Chair Hans Boepple will be performing an evening of classical piano works at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Selections will include Bach’s “Italian Concerto”, Schubert’s “Piano Sonata in A minor”, Brahms’ “Four Piano Pieces”, Op. 119, and Samuel Barber’s “Nocturne” and “Piano Sonata”.

Tickets: $12 General, $10 Seniors 60+ and SCU Faculty/Staff, $5 Students For tickets or more information, contact the Center of Performing Arts Box Office at 554-4015, or stop by (located in the Mayer Theatre building) during business hours Tuesday-Friday, 2pm-6pm and beginning one hour prior to performances.

October 1 – 2
Symphony Silicon Valley presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the Waterfront About Beethoven” Conductor Patrick Flynn featuring Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture, Nocturne, Scherzo. Bernstein On The Waterfront Suite and Beethoven Fifth Symphony.All performances take place at the California Theatre. For show times and additional information call 286-2600 or visit www.symphonysanjose.org.

DANCE
October 6 – 9
Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley presents “Phaedra & Firebird” at the Center for the Performing Arts. The season kicks off in high gear with the World Premiere of a new setting of “Firebird” from Dennis Nahat. Danced to a groundbreaking score by Igor Stravinsky, this Russian fairy tale tells of Prince Ivan who captures the mysterious Firebird. To gain her release, the Firebird gives Ivan a feather, with the promise of her magic intercession if he should ever need it. Flemming Flindt’s “Phaedra” is based on the play “Hippolytus” by Euripides, and tells the tale of a queen whose lust for her stepson leads to his murder and her suicide, set to a commissioned score by Philip Glass. Phaedra explores the sexual intrigue and deception in the court of Athens, and the role the gods play in the lives of those mortals who think they are in control. For tickets and performance information, call 288-2800 or visit www.balletsanjose.org.

THEATER
September 9 – October 2
San Jose Repertory Theatre presents The World Premiere of “The Haunting of Winchester” Book and lyrics by Mary Bracken Phillips; Music and orchestration by Craig Bohmler. Directed by Michael Butler.For tickets, call the Box Office at 367-7255 or buy online at www.sjrep.com. Admission is $15 to $55.  Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers and groups: $30 - $50.

September 21 – October 16
San Jose Stage Company, 490 South First Street, presents “Tenders in the Fog.” Using influences from Beckett to banshees to Bach, local playwright Trevor Allen spins the mystery of the fishing boat Trinity, presumed lost at sea off the foggy San Francisco coast. An ageless shanachie serves as the guide for this Celtic-flavored ghost story of three generations of Irish-American crab fishermen—fathers and sons each named James Bailey—haunted by their stormy pasts. Are the Bailey men tormented by reflections of the women they’ve loved and lost or being lured by ancient Sirens to a watery grave? Gala Grand Opening is September 24 at 8 p.m. For additional show times and tickets, visit www.sanjosestage.com.

CHILDREN/FAMILY
September 16 – October 8
Sunnyvale Community Theater presents “Sound of Music,” by Howard Lindsey and Russel Crouse, music by Rogers and Hammerstein. “The Sound of Music” is one of the most well loved family musicals based on the story of the Von Trapp family singers. For ticket and performance information, call 733-6611. All performances will be held at Sunnyvale Community Players, 550 E Remington in Sunnyvale.

September 30 – January 6, 2006
“Game On: The History and Culture of Videogames.” Explore the history, culture and future of video games at this temporary exhibit. “Game On” is a highly interactive exhibit that examines the exploding video game industry from the game design process and beyond. Come experience the past forty years of electronic gaming, and reflect on where the industry will go next. “Game On” was organized by the Barbican Art Gallery London in collaboration with the National Museums of Scotland. “Game On” will be at The Tech through January 6, 2006.

September 30 – October 1 – 2
Santana Row will transform into Little Italy, when the best of Italian cuisine, culture, and entertainment comes alive for the Italian American Heritage Foundation’s 25th Annual Italian Family Festa. This free three-day celebration will give the entire family an opportunity experience the vibrant and rich culture of Italy. Activities include a cultural area with historical photo display, Italian cooking demonstrations, fabulous non-stop entertainment, grape stomping contest and shopping at the many wonderful arts and crafts booths along the row.

October 1 – Saturday
The 11th Annual Multi-cultural Harvest Festival at Emma Prusch Farm Park, 647 South King Road will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature live entertainement, a pumpkin patch, free wagon rides, garden displays, children’s activities, and much more. For more information call 926-5555. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Summer Camp Scholarship Program at Prusch Farm Park.

October 1 – 2
In My Family/En Mi Familia Grand Opening: A bilingual family exhibit inspired by the works of artist Carmen Lomas Garza will hold its Grand Opening at the Children’s Discovery Museum.  Carmen will be on hand to help celebrate on October 2. Visitors can share in the traditions of Ms. Garza¹s Mexican American family, participate in the activities depicted and reflect on the ways all families pass on their culture through food, celebration and storytelling. Go online at www.cdm.org for more details.

October 2 - Sunday
Walk, run or fly to the Youth Science Institute¹s 20th Annual Wildlife Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Alum Rock Park in San Jose. Enjoy a live animal presentation, ³Falconry Through the Ages² and meet a hawk, falcon and owl.

Presenters from Falcons Court will perform in medieval attire and manner during this educational and entertaining event. They will also provide a bird flight demonstration. Other exciting venues include: talks on live birds of prey, bats and opossums; music, haiku and storytelling; nature hikes, and much more. The park entrance fee is $6 per vehicle. For more information call YSI at 258-4322 or visit our website at www.ysi-ca.org. Alum Rock Park is located at 16260 Penitencia Creek Road in San Jose.

October 8 – Saturday
The 10th Annual Pumpkins in the Park, produced by Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, will be held at Discovery Meadows, near the Children’s Discovery Museum, from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This celebration of the environment and the fall harvest season will feature seasonal displays, Food and beverages booths, children’s activities, including pumpkin decorating, and entertainment provided by the Banana Slug String Band, Andy Z, Zun Zun and many more. Admission is free. For more information call 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org.

October 8 – Saturday
4th Annual MaxGames Video Game Tournament: Practice your quick reaction times and flex your fingers for the Tech Museum’s 4th Annual Maxgames. See if you have what it takes to compete tournament-style on consoles for cool prizes and a chance to play in the finals on The Tech’s Giant Domed Screen. Proceeds support The Tech’s Annual Fund for Education.

CLASSES
October 4 – Tuesday
A class entitled “Empathy for Self and Others” will be held at the Center for Spiritual Living, Big Sur Room, 1195 Clark St. in San Jose, on Tuesday nights for four weeks beginning Oct. 4, from 7 - 9 p.m. The Cost is $65 before Sept. 31 and $75 afterwards.  The text “Nonviolent Communications: A Language of Life” by author and founder Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D., will be used in the class. Contact the facilitator Carol Galler at 269-6901 for more information and pre-registration. 

Ongoing:
Italian courses in Downtown San Jose: Italian Language courses will be offered at Holy Cross Parish, 580 East Jackson St. in San Jose. Beginner’s class meets on Mondays, 9-11a.m. the fee is $144 for 12 classes. Intermediate class meets on Fridays, 9-11 a.m. the fee is also $144 for 12 classes. Advanced class meets on Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. the fee is $172 for 12 classes. Call 646-0232 for registration and additional information.

South Bay Deutscher Schulverein, a German Saturday Language School, offers German language instructions at the Willow Glen Educational Park, Middle School Section, 2001 Cottle Avenue. The school offers pre-school/kindergarten through adult courses on Saturdays from 9:00 - 12:00, starting September 17. For more information visit our website www.sbds.org or call 266 5100. Please note that no information is available weekdays at the school location.

FIFTY PLUS
October 1 – Saturday
Almaden SeniorNet, computer classes for adults 50 and over will hold registration at the Almaden Winery Community Center, 5730 Chambertin Drive off Blossom Hill Road. Registration for intermediate courses will be at 1:30 p.m. Registration for Computer Fundamentals will be at 3:00 p.m. All classes will be held at the Vineland Library, 1540 Blossom Hill Road. For more information, call Don House 268-1703 or visit http://www.snlcsj.org/.

MISCELLANEOUS
October 4 – Tuesday
Century 12 Champion invites the public to join the 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Cinnabar Hills Golf Course to benefit the Bill Wilson Center. Festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. with food and refreshments served. The shotgun start is set for Noon. There will be other contests on the course including a hole-in-one, longest drive and closest to the pin. The entry fee is $150.00 per player, which includes golf balls, brunch, a cart and dinner at which prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact Margot Hessling or Elise Erwin at 978-8000 of Century 21 Champion Fine Homes & Estates. People wishing to donate raffle items should contact either Margot and Elise as well.

Ongoing
Silver Creek High Class of 1985 Reunion: October 15, 2005 at the Hilton San Jose and Towers, 300 Almaden Blvd. Contact Michelle (Madden) Corbo at zc2mom@comcast.net or Erin (Maloney) Johnson at johnson@datapathway.com for more information.


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