October 20, 2005

Calendar of local events

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

MUSIC
October 23 - Sunday
Faculty Recital at SJSU: the SJSU Faculty members will be teaming up to present a concert of all German composers during the season of Oktoberfest. Dr. Janet Averett, clarinet, and Dr. Gwendolyn Mok, piano will unite to program assisted by tenor Joseph Frank, and Cypress Quartet Violist, Ethan Filner. The program will start at 3 p.m. and Admission is $10 general, $5 student. This performance will be held in the SJSU Music Concert Hall.

October 28-30
Intricate Rhythm, Elegant Sound: Performing at the Montgomery Theater, a group of brave die-hards, who want to combat the erosion of the ancient art form and to preserve it from extinction, the Taipei Quyi Troupe, under the direction of Master Lin Wen-Pin, was formed to rekindle the audiences’ interest in the Chinese vocal music art form. Providing a new interpretation and introduction of vocal music, the program includes folk songs, poems, operas, quyi, and pop songs that are favorites of the young and old alike. With articulate explanation, virtuoso performance, and interaction with the audience, it’s aimed to let the audience experience once again the beauty of song and rhythm. Performance times are 3 – 5 p.m. and 8 – 10 p.m. Admission is $25 - $100. For more information, visit www.dimensionarts.org.

THEATER
October 11 - 23
American Musical Theatre San Jose Presents “Little Women” at the Center for the Performing Arts in downtown. Join the remarkable March sisters – Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy – as one of America’s most beloved books soars to the stage in Little Women – The Musical. Starring Maureen McGovern direct from Broadway, this dazzling new musical, based on Louisa May Alcott’s timeless tale about the power of family, friendship and romance, is capturing the hearts of a new generation and captivating audiences of all ages! For tickets and information, call 453-7108 or visit www.amtsj.org.

October 15 – November 13
San Jose Rep’s 25th Anniversary Season continues with “The Tricky Part,” Martin Moran’s Obie Award-winning, one-man play about sexuality, spirituality, and the mystery of human experience. Written and performed by Moran and directed by Seth Barrish, The play is This run marks the play’s California premiere and only Bay Area engagement. Tickets are available at the San Jose Rep Box Office at 101 Paseo de San Antonio or can be purchased online at www.SJRep.com or by calling 367-7255.

October 20 – 30
The Tabard Theater Company presents “Smoke on the Mountain,” directed by Howard L. Miller, with music direction by Becky Dugan. Join the Sanders Family Singers as laughter rolls in like the morning fog in Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina for a rousing time of bluegrass gospel music in a magnificent blend of story and song. They will delight you with some of the best old gospel tunes ever written, like “Church in the Wildwood”, “Wonderful Time Up There,” and “I’ll Fly Away.” The Tabard Theatre Company has designated the Children’s Storytime Area of the new Almaden Branch Library as the local non-profit organization to receive a portion of its concession proceeds for each production. All Performances are at Joint Venture Churches, 6581 Camden Avenue in San Jose. For tickets and additional information, call the Tabard Box Office at 679-2330.

CHILDREN/FAMILY
October 23 – Sunday
San Jose Firefighter Burn Foundation Benefit: A family-oriented magic show at the Civic Auditorium to benefit the SJFD Brun Foundation. Performance is from 1 – 2:40 p.m. Admission is $35 per family. For more information, call 800-882-0400.

October 27 - 30
Held at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, the 31st U.S. National Taekwondo Championships will feature the best Taekwondo athletes in the country, including two-time Olympic gold medallist and three-time world champion Steven Lopez, and his siblings, 2005 world champions Mark and Diana Lopez. The event will feature Olympic-type sparring competition in both the Elite Open division and the World Class Division, as well as competition in forms. For tickets and additional information, call 719-866-4632 or visit www.USA-Taekwondo.us.

FIFTY PLUS
October 6 - November 10
San Jose State University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is offering a course entitled “The Portuguese in the Santa Clara Valley.”  This course is held on Thursdays from 1 - 3 p.m. and will meet in the University’s Professional Development Center, 2160 Lundy Avenue. The fee is $75 per person. Parking is free.  The Osher Institute is a program for people age 50 years and over.

MISCELLANEOUS
October 21-23
San Jose Tattoo Convention: State of Grace Productions, LLC is proud to present the first ever international tattoo convention in San Jose at Parkside Hall. This event will feature live tattooing by professional tattooers from all over the United States as well as Europe and Japan. In addition to the tattoo work being done, there will also be a solo art show by “The Grime as well as “The Art Fusion Experiment:” a free form art collaboration by multiple artists using chalk on paper. Magazine coverage by Tattoo (USA), Tattoo Burst (Japan) and Tattoo Life (Europe). Admission is $15 For more information, visit www.sanjosetattooconvention.com.

October 29 – Saturday
Time Out for Women: This one-day women’s conference at the Civic Auditorium is designed to uplift and build self-esteem to those who attend. It also gives a person a chance to sit back, relax and be spiritually fed. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $38 per person. Call 866-832-8211 or visit www.deseretbook.com for more information.

October 29 – Saturday
Santa Teresa Catholic Church will be the host site for EHC LifeBuilders Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Rummage Sale will be held in the parking lot at 794 Calero Avenue in San Jose, near the Blossom Hill exit of Hwy 85. All proceeds go to EHC LifeBuilders, the largest provider of shelter, housing opportunities and support services to people in crisis and those experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County.

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