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Almaden’s renaissance man

Folksinger Michael Hilde writes songs inspired by growing up in Almaden

By Jeanne Carbone Lewis
Staff Writer

Growing up in Almaden Valley from the age 7, Michael Hilde enjoyed horse farms, hanging at the Quicksilver Café and hiking at Quicksilver Park. These experiences and more are shared in thought-provoking lyrics sung on his debut CD titled, appropriately enough, “Almaden.”
Listening to the folksinger’s music reminds the listener of another thought-provoking poet/singer: Bob Dylan. He even calls himself “Almaden” as a tribute to the area that he loves. And at only 25, the young man has found his calling performing at local clubs. Read more...

By Jeanne Carbone Lewis
Staff Writer

Spinning a magical Christmas web over the lucky children who attended, Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum park interpreter Terri Sanislo presented a “Cobweb Christmas” this past Sunday.
“I look forward to this every year because my kitchen smells so good the night before,” said Sanislo. “I feel like Mrs. Claus. And to see the look on the children’s faces as they listen to the story and all the while learning about the mining history here and natural history is priceless. The best thing is that it’s not the Read more...