May 16, 2008

CALENDAR

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

MUSIC

May 31
The South Bay Guitar Society concludes its 22nd Season with a Showcase Concert featuring four brilliant but very different solo performers; Arina Burceva, Michael Bautista, Teja Gerken and Ben Barron. Performance time is 8 p.m. at Theatre On San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro Street (up-stairs) downtown San Jose. Tickets are $20/$15 and are available on-line at www.sbgs.org or phone 292-0704.

ART

May 2 – Sept. 21
History San José presents “A Breath of Plein Air” exhibit at the Leonard and David McKay Gallery at the Pasetta House in History Park at Kelley Park. The art of plein air painting, a French word meaning “in the open air,” became popular in the mid-1800’s, with the invention of paints in tubes. French impressionists, and later the Russian and American impressionists, set the stage as the popularity of natural lighting in painting increased.  This is particularly the case in Santa Clara Valley, where the weather is excellent most of the year. This exhibition features local artists working in the plein-air method.  Artwork was produced within the last three years and illustrates scenes of San Jose, Santa Clara or Silicon Valley. History Park also sponsors Plein Air Days, selected Sundays in which artists are invited to paint outdoors within the park setting. Upcoming dates are May 4, June 15, July 20 and Aug. 17.

May 3 – June 20
Photography Exhibit “The Person in Front of You:  Photographs from West Africa” Friends of African Village Libraries, a San Jose-based nonprofit that builds and supports sustainable libraries in rural African villages, is sponsoring this exhibit of photographs by Los Altos-based photographer David Pace and Kathy Knowles of Osu Children's Library Fund in Canada.  The artists capture in moving detail the daily lives of children and their parents in rural villages in Burkina Faso and Ghana. Exhibit location is the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 2nd Floor, Exhibit Area, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose. Opening Reception is May 11 from 4 – 6 p.m. fro more information, call 396-6394 or visit  www.favl.org

DANCE

May 24 – 25
Ballet San Jose School presents “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” at the California Theater in San Jose. This world premiere ballet by Lise la Cour is based on the fairy tale by the Grimm Brothers. This fully-staged, one hour production was created especially for young audiences. Original music composed by Bent Fabricius-Bjerre. Perfor4mance times are 5/24 at 1:30 p.m. (Presented with the school’s Annual Open Division Showcase), and at 5 p.m. (Presented with the school’s Annual Pro Division Showcase). The May 25 performance is at 1:30 p.m. (Presented with the school’s Annual Pro Division Showcase). Tickets are $22 children; $42 adults. For more information, call 288-2800 or visit www.balletsanjose.org.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

May 9 – 19
Children’s Musical Theatre presents ”Into the Woods” at the Montgomery Theater: An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Riding Hood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A witch… who raps? They’re all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairy tale. In this world of the unexpected, the lesson learned is to be careful what you wish for. CMT’s main stage production of” Into the Woods” is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts in honor of American musical master, Stephen Sondheim. For more information, call 288-KIDS or visit www.sjtix.com.

May 17 – 18
Campbell Chamber of Commerce announces the 30th annual Boogie on the Bayou Festival. This popular free community street festival features live entertainment, Strutters’ parades, scrumptious vittles, kiddie activities, and over 125 arts and crafts vendors. So grab your Mardi gras beads, pack up the family and head on over to downtown Campbell. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 5/17 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 5/18.

Ongoing
YSI Summer Science Camp. Youth Science Institute has week-long, half-day camps for children ages 3 ½ to 6th grade. Everyone is welcome and YSI Family Members receive priority registration. There are 30 camps to choose from, including Bugology, Radical Reptiles, Phunky Physics, and Water is Wonderful. Children enjoy the wonders of science while connecting with nature through hands-on projects, experiments, crafts, hikes and games. Camp fees range from $140 to $240 per week. Camps start the week of June 16th and run through Aug. 15th at each of YSI’s Science and Nature Centers, located at Alum Rock Park in San Jose, Sanborn Park in Saratoga and Vasona Park in Los Gatos. Scholarships are available at YSI Alum Rock and YSI Sanborn. Camps fill up quickly, so go to www.youthscience.org or call 356-4945 ext 16 for more information or to register.

Don’t miss out on the summer fun at Cevalo Riding Academy. Registration is underway for our popular summer horsemanship camps and sessions are filling up fast. Designed for children 6 and up, our day camp sessions are a perfect way for aspiring riders to learn more about horses and jump-start their riding skills. Summer sessions start June 16 and run through Aug. 22. Early sign-ups are encouraged as space is limited. For more information, visit Cevalo’s web site at www.cevaloridingacademy.org and click on the “Camps” link, or email info@cevaloridingacademy.org.

MISCELLANEOUS

May 20
The Marine Corps League Needs You!  We are a family support organization for Marines and Marine families. We participate in Veterans Parades and other Vet related events around Santa Clara County. Meetings are held locally in Santa Clara County every third Sat. from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Santa Clara Elks lodge on Martin Ave. For more information, contact S/SGT Dick Whitaker @ 219-3024 or view our website @ http://www.usmcleague.com/ .

May 27
The South Bay Civil War Round Table will meet at Holder's Country Inn, 998 De Anza Blvd. at 7 p.m. We meet on the last Tuesday of every month, except in December. Come about 6:45 p.m. or earlier to order dinner.  Our speakers will begin by 7:15 p.m., so, listen for free, talk about history and receive our newsletter before deciding to join our round table.  Contact Bill Noyes at 374- 1541 for more information.

May 30 & June 6
Enjoy exercising and make new friends...learn to Square Dance. Free introductory sessions Friday May 30th and June 6th then $4 per night. No partner or experience needed. Just come and have fun on Friday nights at the Katydids Square Dance Club, United Church of Christ Hall, 400 W. Campbell Ave in Campbell. For more information, contact Caroline 377 3740.

May 30
Unique Lives & Experiences presents Judy Collins at the Center for the Performing Arts: At 67 years of age, American folk legend Judy Collins has survived divorce, alcoholism and her son's suicide. Her book “Sanity and Grace: A Journey of Suicide, Survival and Strength”, is a deeply moving memoir focusing on the death of her son and her healing process. Through her art, music, writing and meditation, Judy has overcome the adversity and has forged ahead. From her own suicide attempt at 14, to her son's actual suicide, and her divorce from her childhood sweetheart, she has found the strength to grow from every experience. Event time is 7:30 p.m. Admission is $136 - $282. For more information, call 1-877-882-8124 or visit www.uniquelives.com

May 30
The Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley invites you to Jewels in Flight, our annual fundraiser, at beautiful Hakone Gardens, in Saratoga. Enjoy a buffet dinner, tastings from some of the region’s top wineries, live music, a silent auction, and visits from the Center’s educational animals, including Fala, a rare albino crow; Jet, a Red-shouldered hawk; and Yankee, a gopher snake. Proceeds raised help the Center provide critical care for injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife. Learn more at www.wcsv.org, or call the Center at 929-9453.

Ongoing
The Evergreen Chapter of Society Dog announces weekly walks: These free walks will start in Fowler Creek Park at 6:30 p.m.followed by ‘Yappy Hour’ at a dog-friendly restaurant after each walk. Everyone is invited, but you must sign up as a member (Basic Membership is free) & agree to the terms of participation. One dog per person unless otherwise permitted by the Alphadog, alphadog@societydog.com.

Announcing the Lincoln High School (San Jose) Class of 1973 - 35 Year Reunion: This event will be held on July 19 at City Beach in Fremont from 6 – 10 p.m. Cost is $65 per person. Email registration requests to alhs73reunion@yahoo.com

Santa Teresa High School Class of 1988 20th Reunion will be held on Jun. 28, at 7 p.m. at the San Jose Hilton and Towers. Tickets are $93 through May 30th and go up $10 after that date. Tickets can be purchased from GreatReunions.com – Select California and find Santa Teresa ’88. For More information, go to the Alumni page of Santa Teresa High School:  sths.ca.campusgrid.net/home/Alumni

Camden High School Class of 1973 will hold a Reunion gala on Jun. 21 at the Los Gatos Lodge. For more information, contact Jackie (Johnson 73') Daley at 205-9715, or email jclarktx@yahoo.com.

Get ready for a blast from the past! Leland Chargers Class of 1988 are reuniting this September. The location will be the Hotel Valencia in Santana Row at a to-be-announced date. For more details or to join a Reunion Committee, contact Paula Cavagnaro at CavagnaroPaula@yahoo.com or Laura Delizonna at ldelizonna@gmail.com

Santa Clara High School Class of 1968 Reunion. This event is open to any attendee of the school from it’s inception up through the Class of 1981. Our event, “The Panther Festival” – is named in honor of the school’s mascot until it changed to “Bruins” in 1981- and it will include a BBQ picnic and music performance to be held on Jun. 14, 2008 at Baylands Park in Sunnyvale, CA. A website for the event is available at www.pantherfestival.com.

Willow Glen High School Class of 1988 Twenty Year Reunion. This event will be held on Sept. 13, 2008 at the Hotel Los Gatos, 210 E. Main St. in Los Gatos, at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $95 per person. For more information, go to Classmates.com and click on the Events/ Reunion link and register today.

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