January 13, 2006

CALENDAR

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

ART
January 17 – April 9
The San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles presents Jean Ray Laury: A Life by Design. Opening reception with the artist will be held at the museum, 520 South First Street in San Jose, on January 22 from 2 – 4 p.m. General admission is $5, Seniors and students with ID $4, children under 13 are free. Admission to the museum is free on the first Thursday of each month. For additional information call 971-0323 or visit www.sjquiltmuseum.org.

MUSIC
January 29 – Sunday
The Sopianos will be performing at the University of Santa Clara Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall at 3 p.m. This locally-based musical group offers an eclectic mix of opera arias, art songs and show tunes, plus Japanese art and traditional songs.  In addition to the piano accompaniment, this year’s four piano selections are all duets by European and Japanese composers. Selections will include Strauss’ “Hofmannsthal”, Selections from “Miss Saigon” and “Konomichi” by Yamada and Kitahara, just to name a few. For tickets and additional information, call 377-9789 or email info@sopianos.com.

DANCE
January 25 – Wednesday
Martha Graham Dance Company performs “Appalachian Spring”, “Cave of the Heart” and Sketches from “Chronicle” at the Stanford University Memorial Auditorium. The Performance begins at 8 p.m. with pre-performance discussion at 6:45 p.m. Half-price tickets are available for young people age 15 and under and discounts are available for students and groups.  For tickets, call 650-725-ARTS (2787) or visit: http://livelyarts.stanford.edu. Presented by Stanford Lively Arts.

THEATER
January 20 – February 26
American Musical Theatre San Jose presents “The Lion King” at the Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown. Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s “The Lion King”. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images you’ll remember forever. Let your imagination run wild at the Tony® Award-winning Broadway sensation hailed as “a landmark event in entertainment” by Newsweek magazine. For tickets and additional information, call 1-888-455-SHOW or visit www.amtsj.org.

CHILDREN/FAMILY
January 16 – Monday
“Corteo” sneak preview at Downtown Ice: A juggling team from Cirque du Soleil’s “Corteo” will perform at 12:15 p.m. at Knight Ridder’s Downtown Ice, Circle of Palms between the San Jose Museum of Art and the Fairmont Hotel off Market Street in downtown San Jose.

January 20 – Friday
The California Theatre Center presents “The Cay,” Theodore Taylor¹s award winning story of prejudice, love, and survival. “The Cay” plays January 20 at 7:30pm,  at the West Valley College Theatre in Saratoga.  Tickets $11-12. For more information, visit www.ctcinc.org or call the Box Office at 245-2978. Weekday morning performances are also available from January 20 -27.

January 25 – Wednesday
Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens present Archeological History of the Ohlone Native Americans from 6:30 – 9:00 pm presented by Mark Hylkema, Santa Cruz District Archaeologist, California Department of Parks and Recreation Back by popular demand! Join Mark and the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens for a fascinating presentation about the Ohlone and discover what archeologists have learned about how they lived, traded with each other and utilized the local natural resources. Fee: $5.00 Friends members/$10.00 non-members. For more information, visit education@grpg.org or call 408-298-7657.

January 28 – Saturday
Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens present: News from the Pleistocene – A Presentation on the Guadalupe River Mammoth In the summer of 2005, the fossilized remains of a Columbian mammoth, that lived here about 12 to 13,000 years ago during the Pleistocene era, were discovered along the banks of the Guadalupe. Currently, the remains are being prepared and studied at UC Berkeley under the direction of Mark Goodwin. Mr. Goodwin will join the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens from 1 – 2:30 p.m. to speak on this summer’s excavation, the fossil record of the Bay Area during the Pleistocene era, and show us the most recent photographs of the mammoth – and possibly a fossil or two. Fee: $5.00 Friends members, $10.00/non-members. For more information, visit education@grpg.org or call 408-298-7657.

CLASSES
January 4 – February 15, 2006
Rose pruning and care lessons will be offered in the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden every Wednesday, and Saturday. Lessons will begin at 9:00 am and last until 12:00 Noon. Participants must arrive by 9:15 to be included in the day’s training. We will gather in the center of the garden. Bring leather gloves and bypass shears, if you have them, although loaners are available. We also recommend you bring a hat and water. The Heritage Rose Garden is located on West Taylor Street, at Spring Street, within Guadalupe Gardens. Free parking is available on Taylor Street. Call the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, 298-7657, or email Volunteer Coordinator Lucy Perez at lperez@grpg.org for further information.

January 23 – Monday
Learn to Square Dance!  Adult singles/couples (no partner required).  Monday evenings.  7:30-9:30 p.m.  Register January 23 or 30. Dance free in January! Hyde School, 19325 Bollinger Road (near Miller), Cupertino.   For more information visit www.bowsandbeaus.org.

VOLUNTEERS
January 18, 21 & 28
Join Partners in Reading: Do you enjoy reading and helping others? Consider a richly rewarding volunteer opportunity as a Tutor in the adult literacy program-Partners in Reading. Work one-to-one or lead a small group with English-speaking adults, who read or write below a ninth grade level, to achieve their learning goals.  Sign up now for the January 18th orientation. Training is on January 21st and 28th.  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 Jose Public Library at 808-2361 more information and upcoming training dates.

January 21, 24, & February 7
Vision Literacy needs tutor volunteers to help adults build their literacy skills. Tutor volunteer opportunities exist in community literacy, family literacy, substance abuse treatment programs and correctional facilities. Vision Literacy is conducting tutor volunteer orientations on the above dates. Call 262-1349 or email info@visionliteracy.org to register for one of these dates or for more information.

MISCELLANEOUS
January 17 – Tuesday
DiCicco’s Ristorante, 2509 South Bascom Avenue in Campbell, welcomes the Opici Wine Group for a “Guided Tour of Italy” Wine Dinner. This special dining event pairs each course with a hand-selected wine from Montreessor, Viberti or the Luiano wineries. Experts will be on hand to discuss the wines, the regions as well as the culinary parings. This dining event begins at 6:30 p.m. $49 per guest. Call 377-5850 for reservations and additional information.

January 19 – February 19
The cast of Corteo brings together over 50 artists from 13 different countries. Corteo explores the circus arts in a way that is brand new to Cirque du Soleil. Once again, the very limits of acrobatics are challenged as Daniele Finzi Pasca lends his unique touch to Cirque du Soleil’s spectacular performances.  Corteo redefines the springboard, the Korean frame and the tightwire, and presents acts that are as original as they are innovative. The desire to surprise and move audiences are a big part of the inspiration behind Corteo. Performance will be held at the Taylor Street Bridge (corner of Taylor Street & Highway 87). For tickets and show information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.

January 19 – Thursday
The Guadalupe Group of Sierra Club will present the award-winning DVD/video “Hetch Hetchy—Yosemite’s Lost Valley” at 7:30 p.m. Narrated by Shari Belafonte, the movie compares current conditions in the Valley with artists’ renditions of what restoration can produce. The public is invited—the Group meets in the Community Room of the Saratoga Library, on Saratoga Ave. at Fruitvale Ave. in Saratoga. Refreshments are served—bring your own cup to reduce paper/plastic waste. For more information, call Marj Ottenberg at 867-4576.

January 21 – Saturday
The EVHS Band Boosters are having an all day fundraiser at Java Junction and Juice Caboose, 4075 Evergreen Village Sq., with all profits going to the Band. There will be performances through out the day by some of the winter ensembles and other members of the band. Please come and enjoy some delicious organic coffee or freshly made fruit smoothies and support the band.

January 21 – Saturday
The public is invited to the KTEH Volunteer Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more about volunteer opportunities in Public Television through presentations given by members of the Auction, Membership, Production and Outreach departments. A behind the scenes tour of the studio will also be made available. KTEH is located at 1585 Schallenberger Road in San Jose. Additional information is available by calling 795-5488 or email volunteer@kteh.org.

January 22 – Sunday
107.7 The Bone (KSAN) kicked off a search to find the “2006 Bone Rock Girl.” The winner, who will be announced on St. Patrick’s Day, will be signed to a one-year, $50,000 contract to represent The Bone in its promotions, special events and advertising, as well as be a part of the Lamont & Tonelli Morning Show. A total of 64 contestants will be selected from casting calls based on personality, appearance, presentation and talent. The San Jose-area casting call will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Great Mall in Milpitas. Official rules, applications and additional details are posted at www.1077thebone.com.

January 24 – Tuesday
“What is Health” Seminar: Dr. Lennard Hey will share secrets to getting and staying healthy for life. “You have been kept in the dark about these truths for way too long,” says Dr. Hey. “Why? Because there is more money in treatment than there is in prevention”. Dr. Hey shares the truth about getting healthy at this seminar. Seminars are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at 827 Blossom Hill Road, Suite E-2. Call 225-7432 to reserve your seat. Space is limited so call now! Admission is Free!

January 27 & 28
Electronic Waste Collection Fundraiser for Evergreen Elementary School: Don’t trash your old electronics-recycle them while helping Evergreen Elementary School raise funds to help enrich our children’s education. Just Drive-In and Drop-Off all of your unwanted stuff. What we accept: Computers (CPUs, Monitors, VCRs, Printers, Fax Machines, Stereo Components, Telephones, Microwaves, TVs, Mice, Keyboards, Radio, DVD’s, Speakers. This is a free event. Drop-off hours are 3 – 5 p.m. on 1/27 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 1/28. Evergreen Elementary is located at 3010 Fowler Way in San Jose.

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.