April 20, 2007

CALENDAR

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

DANCE

April 22 – Sunday
sjDANCEco presents their 5th Annual Dancin' Downtown event.  This free event takes place from noon to 5 p.m. at the Circle of Palms in the Fairmont Plaza in honor of "National Dance Week." More than 30 dance groups will participate including special guest Moving Arts Dance. 

April 26 – 29
Ballet San Jose traces 4,000 years of Chinese history and mythology in “Middle Kingdom - Ancient China” at The Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose.  Be witness to some of the world's great inventions...paper, printing, the compass and gunpowder.  Watch the Zodiac come to life.  This production is choreographed by Dennis Nahat with Yong Yao of Chinese Performing Artists of America (CPAA).  The sets and costumes, designed by Ching Shyu, were built in China.  Guest artists from CPAA join the Ballet San Jose dancers. Commissioned score by Phil Young. Tickets are $25-$78. To purchase tickets or for additional information, call 288-2800 or visit www.balletsanjose.org.

MUSIC

April 28 & May 5
Auditions for the California Youth Symphony will soon take place, and there are still openings for horn, bassoon, bass, harp, trumpet, and trombone players. Although the official registration deadline has passed, players of these instruments are encouraged to contact CYS and schedule an audition appointment. Auditions for membership in the 2007 – 2008 California Youth Symphony will take place at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills, on April 28 and May 5. Horn, bassoon, bass, harp, trumpet, and trombone players who would like to audition may telephone Jim Hogan or Ching Ying Pang at 650-325-6666. Interested young musicians may also visit the CYS website: http://www.cys.org.
 
April 29 – Sunday
Composers at the Capital Club: The focus is on composers at this 6 p.m. benefit dinner and silent auction for the San Jose Chamber Orchestra. Chamberjazz and tangos by Grammy-nominated Quartet San Francisco. This event will include an audience-driven multi-composer new work to be written on the spot! Tickets must be purchased ahead. $100.   Phone 295-4416 or email sjco@sbcglobal.net.

THEATER

April 7 – 29
San Jose Stage Company presents “The White House Murder Case,” Jules Feiffer’s Obie Award-winning satire, directed by Ray Garrett. Debuting off-Broadway in 1970, this political satire still resonates with its strangely familiar story of a President engaged in an increasingly unpopular war. As he and his Cabinet try to put a positive spin on a poison gas attack gone wrong, not to mention a murder in the Oval Office, the situation careens out of control, with hilariously lethal results. Previews of “The White House Murder Case” begin at The Stage, 490 South First Street, San Jose, on April 4-5, at 7:30 p.m. and on April 6, at 8 p.m. The Gala Opening is on April 7; at 8 p.m. Performances continue Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. through April 29, 2007.

April 10 - 22
American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents Broadway’s longest running musical review - “Smokey Joe’s Café,” This production features the music of songwriting legends Jerry Leiber (music) and Mike Stoller (lyrics), and is jam-packed with such memorable chart-topping hits as “Poison Ivy,” “On Broadway,” “Hound Dog,” and “Love Potion #9” just to name a few. This toe-tapping tribute to the golden age of rock and roll is staqged at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose. “Smokey Joe’s Café” stars Grammy award-winning singer Delious Kennedy of “All-4-One” and is directed by Bill Castellino. Tickets are $13.75 - $73. For ticket purchases and additional information, call 1-888-455-7469 or visit www.amtsj.org.

April 20-29
Marquee Productions presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” the 2002 Tony award-winner for Best Musical, staged at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose. Directed & Choreographed by Kevin R. Hauge. Tickets: $28. For more information, call 408-288-5437 or visti www.marqueeproductions.org

April 20 – May 5
"Jake’s Women," Neil Simon’s popular comedy and one of his later works, is being presented by Center Stage Productions, at the San Jose Center for Spiritual Living, 1195 Clark St. in San Jose. Resident Director, Bryan Freeman is directing and local actor Matt Singer will star as Jake. "Jake’s Women" is a comic psychological look at the complications in modern relationships. Novelist Jake finds writing about life is easier than living it and further complicates his own life through his fantasy world of relationships with the women in his life. Flashbacks, fantasy, and “real time” incidents intertwine to produce hilarious results. Tickets are $15, $12 for senior citizens 65+, and $20 for the Champagne Opening Night Gala. For directions or to purchase tickets, please call our Box Office at 284-1828 x116.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

March 30 – April 30
In celebration of the life of César Chávez, the Mexican Heritage Plaza will be hosting a month-long schedule of events - The César Chávez Festival de Bellas Artes . Coordinated with Chávez Family Vision of San José, these events will involve the active participation of Chávez family members, including César’s sister, Rita Chávez Medina.  She will Co-Chair the event with District 5 Councilmember Nora Campos and San José Mayor Chuck Reed. These events begin with The 6th Annual Commemorative Breakfast held on 3/30 in the Pavilion (indoor/outdoor) at the Mexican Heritage Plaza from 8 - 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $25 at the door or call 928-5563. On 3/31 the Annual César Chávez March will commence at 10 a.m. at Mexican Heritage Plaza and will end by returning to the Plaza, culminating with a concert at noon. For additional information on the planned events, call 408 928 5563 or visit www.mhcviva.org

April 22 , 29 & May 6 & 13
Free Parenting Teenagers & Adolescents Class. This is a five-week video based course on how to parent teenagers based on the teachings of Dr. Les & Leslie Parrott. The class will meet from 10:45am to 12:15am on Sunday morning at Evergreen Valley Church located at 2750 Yerba Buena Road.  For more information contact the church office at 274-7422.

April 22 – Sunday
Earth Day Fair - St. Julie Billiart Parish, 366 St. Julie Drive, San Jose. Hours are 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Information Booths, Children's Crafts, Continuous showing of “An Inconvenient Truth” 4 p.m. Keynote Speaker:  John Farley, NBC11 Chief Meteorologist-A Discussion on Global Warming 5 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner.  Adults $8, Children 12 and under $3.  All proceeds go towards the purchase of efficient energy sources for St. Julie's Church.

April 28 – Saturday
Evergreen Valley United Methodist Church announces their second annual auction.  Five dollars will buy you a delicious dessert and an auction paddle.  You will have an opportunity to bid on time shares, progressive dinners, an authentic Filipino dinner, home-baked pastries, wood sculptures, artwork, and specialty items. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and auction starts at 7 p.m. at Evergreen Valley United Methodist Church, 3520 San Felipe Road. Fort more information, call 238-7631.

May 18 – Friday
St. John Vianney Fiesta 2007 "Catch the Wave" carnival. Enjoy wonderful food, rides and entertainment.  Come on out for this must-see family event! Hours are as follows: On 5/18 from 5 p.m. to 11p.m., on 5/19 from 11a.m. to 11p.m. and on 5/20 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. St. John Vianney is located at 4600 Hyland Ave in San Jose. Free admission.  For more information, call 258-7832.

FIFTY PLUS

Ongoing
The Evergreen Community Center, 4860 San Felipe Road in San Jose offers a variety of classes and special monthly events, as well as a Senior Nutrition Program. The Nutrition Program serves a delicious and well-balanced meal to seniors 60 and over every Monday – Friday at noon. The suggested donation is $2 per person. To make reservations at least one day in advance, but not more than two weeks in advance, call 270-1244. For more information of the Evergreen Community Center programs, call 270-2220.

Eastside Neighborhood Center of Catholic Charities, 2150 Alum Rock Avenue in San Jose offers a variety of activities and services for seniors on an ongoing basis. These include Bingo, Free legal assistance, Senior club dancing, Senior Care Advocacy, Nutrition Programs, Nurse Screenings, Free Insurance Screenings, and more. Call for times and appointments. 251-0215.

MISCELLANEOUS

April 21 – Saturday
The University of California, Berkeley, is holding its annual open house -- Cal Day – from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This all-day event is open to everyone, including youngsters who want to see a giant T. rex skeleton, adults who want to explore campus museums, and sports fans wanting to cheer on the Bears. Campus tours via a motorized cable car will be offered throughout the day. The open house also will feature lectures about ground-breaking research, performances by the Cal Band, and much more, most of it free. A complete schedule of Cal Day activities will be online by April 1 at: http://calday.berkeley.edu/. For more information, call (510) 642-2294.

April 22 – Sunday
Come Hike with Sierra Singleaires The group will meet at the Palo Alto Park and Ride, on
Page Mill Road near 280, at 11:45 a.m. The hike will be at the Arastradero Preserve. This is free event. Call 493-7567 for information

April 26 – Thursday
Women and Money – Controlling Your Financial Future: Wouldn’t it be nice to learn how money really works? More importantly, would you like to learn how to make some of your hard-earned money work for you instead of you always having to work for it? World Financial Group is committed to helping women prepare, financially, for their future. If you need to develop a financial strategy, if changes in your life have taken you off your financial course, or if you just need to review your current financial conditions, don’t miss this very important educational seminar - 6:30 p.m. Wine & Cheese Reception 7 – 8:30 p.m. Presentation. 3550 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 305, San Jose. Limited seating - call Lori Ellingson at 318-1943 to reserve your seat for this free event. For more information, visit loriellingson@sbcglobal.net.

April 26 – Thursday
Join Clarity Medical Spa for a free Anti-Aging Seminar: While the event starts promptly at 5:30 p.m, you can come earlier for a free skin scope analysis, a tool that allows you to see sun damage, pore congestion, and vascular problems under the surface of the skin.  Topics include antioxidants for the skin as well as advanced skin transforming products with scientifically proven results. We will also demo Silkpeel, a breakthrough system that combines non-invasive exfoliation with dermal infusion. Exclusive discounts, raffle, best "goody bag" ever. RSVP required 270-3877 or email: info@claritymedicalspa.com. Clarity, a physican-owned medical clinic, is located at 3005 Silver Creek Rd. #158.

April 27 – Friday
“The Last Comic Standing” and “Comedy Central” star Paul Varghese LIVE at EVC’s Montgomery Hall. Presented by the Aspire Program and the President’s office this one-night-only show is sure to be a sell out (some explicit language) so purchase you tickets now by calling Vivian Yabumoto at 270-6227. Cost is $4 per person. Opening Comedian: Michael Bettencourt.

April 28 – Saturday
Cryy Out Christian Family (CCF) Community Resource Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3167 Senter Road, across from Andrew Hill High School. Activities include Resource Information , Workshops (College Prep, first time home buyer etc.), Entertainment and Free refreshments. This event is free to the public and all are welcome.

April 28 – Saturday
The San Jose Woman's Club annual Fashion Show will be held at the Clubhouse, 75 South Eleventh Street, beginning at 11 a.m. with hospitality, followed by the luncheon at noon, and the Fashion Show at 1 p.m. Couture is provided by Gloria's Fine Fashions, Inc..  Proceeds benefit three San Jose State University students. Two scholarships are for academic achievement, and the third for a promising voice student who will give a recital for the club in October.  Each receives $2500. Tickets may be purchased by calling Jeanice Owens at 294-8749.  Reservations should be received by April 24.  Donation is $35, which includes Valet Parking and Prizes.

April 28 – Saturday
San Jose Auditions for "Late Night with David Letterman's" "Stupid Pet and Human Tricks." CBS 5 Hosts event at the San Jose Home Show at the San Jose Convention Center. Hours are 1 – 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.cbs5.com/contests. Free admission to the first 50 registrants.

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, and our weekly publication, Almaden Times Weekly. Items must be submitted by e-mail 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 Rd., Suite 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.