June 2, 2006

CALENDAR

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

MUSIC
June 4 – Sunday
Vivace Youth Chorus of San Jose presents “Sing You Now” at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1100 Shasta Avenue in San Jose at 4 p.m. Join us for our Spring Season performance Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Tickets: $6 for children $8 for adults. For advance tickets or for more information call: 979-9997 or www.vivaceyouthchorus.org

June 17 – 18, 22 - 25
Lyric Theatre presents Victor Herbert’s “Naughty Marietta”: Performing at the Montgomery Theater, “Naughty Marietta” is the musical story of Captain Richard Warrington, sent to capture and unmask a notorious French pirate; and how he is helped and hindered by the high-spirited runaway Marietta. Don’t miss your chance to see Victor Herbert’s greatest operetta! Admission is $20 - $27. For tickets and information, call 986-1455 or visit www.lyrictheatre.org

Metro’s Music in the Other Park Concert Series: This first of four free outdoor concerts opens on June 8 with reggae star Pato Banton. Located in St. James Park, First and St. James streets in downtown San Jose, all concert performances start at 5:30 p.m. Food and drink are available at the show. Call 279-1775 or check www.sjdowntown.com for details. Pictured: Pato Banton

June 17 – Saturday
The San Jose Youth Symphony (SJYS) Philharmonic Orchestra, under the artistic leadership of maestro Yair Samet, now in its 54th season, announces its final concert of the season, Beauteous America, to be held at 2:30 p.m. at the California Theatre, 345 South First Street, in San Jose. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at http://www.sjys.org/concerts/tickets.html or at the box office before the concert. Admission is $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for students and seniors, and $5.00 for children under 12.

ART
June 3 – 4
The Triton Museum of Art and the Alliance of Visual Artists present the 11th Annual AVArtfest, a festival of arts held in the sculpture gardens of the Triton Museum from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  ArtFest is where art collectors discover affordable original juried art works for sale.  These pieces are created by hundreds of local artists who work in all media. A variety of art demonstrations, as well as music and food, can be enjoyed in the park setting on both days.  A portion of the art sales goes to support the Triton Museum of Art. Admission is free.

THEATER
May 31 – June 25
The San Jose Stage Company, 490 South First Street in San Jose, presents “Urinetown,” the Tony Award-winning musical comedy. In this tale of greed, corruption, love and revolution, the citizens must use public amenities regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Along the way, “Urinetown” spoofs everything from “Guys and Dolls” to “Les Miserables.” Directed by Rick Singleton with Choreography by Dottie Lester-White and Musical Direction by Don Dally. Book and lyrics by Greg Kotis, music and lyrics by Mark Hollman. For tickets and show information, call The Stage box office at 283-7142.

CHILDREN/FAMILY
May 19-June 10:
South Valley Civic Theatre presents "Annie," one of the world's best-loved musicals, at the Morgan Hill Playhouse, in downtown Morgan Hill (corner of Monterey and Fifth).  With its upbeat ending and a wonderful musical score, it's no wonder this heartwarming show has become an international sensation. Directed by Colleen Chipman, Musical Direction by James Chipman, Choreography by Kat Hepner. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 seniors or students. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. on: May 19, 20, 26, 27 June 2, 3, 9 & 10.  There are also two Saturday Matinees, May 27 & June 3 at 2 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the SVCT web site at www.svct.org or call 408-842-7469.

June 2 & 9
Eastridge Barnes and Noble begins its Summer Reading Program with Lemony Snicket, author of the bestselling “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” Kicking off the program will be the June 2 selection of “The Bad Beginning,” followed by June 9 “The Reptile Room.” All meetings begin at 7 p.m. and will include trivia, discussion, activities and a special unfortunate snack.

June 3 – Saturday
Turn off the T.V. and come outside! The Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens have a great morning Family Fitness Walk planned right along the Guadalupe River Park trails. Walk hours are 9:30 - 11 a.m. All you need is to bring is your enthusiasm, walking shoes, water and sun protection. The instructor, Kristin Strellis, received her BA in Exercise Science from Johnson State College, Vermont and is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer. She is also CPR, AED and First Aid certified. Kristin will start off with some tips on walking correctly as well as the health benefits of walking. Along the trail she will show how many features of the park, like stairs and low walls, can be used for fitness opportunities along the way and will also be incorporating fun games, yoga and stretching into the walk. We’ll finish off with a healthy snack and a handout that will include all the activities that were introduced during the walk so you and your family can come back and do it all again and as often as you would like. Please bring a water bottle, sun protection and wear good walking shoes. Cost is $10 Adult/members, $12 Adult/non-members. $8 per child (5 years and older). Space is limited to only 20 Participants, so reserve now by contacting Kary Houle at education@grpg.org or 298-7657. Please visit www.grpg.org for more information.

June 4 – Sunday
The Mexican Heritage Plaza Theatre, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, presents: “Zamacueca!” This unique, first in the world, production features 15 musicians and 40 dancers representing five different countries who take the stage to tell the tale of interweaving commercial enterprise, historical trade routes, and economic and political development that connect the cultural heritage and spirits of Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and the United States. This legacy is over 150 years old and continues to live today in Mexico and South America. The journey is one of nostalgia and the complexly beautiful art of music and dance. Performance time is 2 p.m. tickets are $12, $8 advance ticket sale discounts available. Student discounts available day of show. For more information and ticket purchases call 928-5517 or 928-5563 or visit www.mhcviva.org

June 10 – Saturday
Wild and Tasty Ice Cream Fun At the 1st Annual Ice Cream Zoofari Fundraiser
Have you ever tasted a chocolate cheetah sundae or a vanilla polar bear cone? You¹ll get to taste these and many more ice cream mixtures at the Ice Cream Zoofari fundraiser at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San José. Admission includes all the ice cream you can eat, the rides, the Zoo animals, entertainment, and family activities. Regular admission: $12 per adult; $10 per child ages 3 -12. Children 2 and younger are free. Event hours are from 5 – 8 p.m. and will benefit the programs for children with developmental disabilities at HOPE Services, the Morgan Center, and the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo membership program for people with developmental  disabilities. Purchase tickets at www.hopeservices.org or at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo located at 1300 Senter Road, inside Kelley Park.  For more information, call 284-2862.

June 17 – Saturday
Fishy Father’s Day Cards Give dad a morning to himself and join the Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens in making fish print Father’s Day cards. Hours are 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost is $5 per child. All the materials and plenty of rubber fish and paint are provided to make all the great dads out there a masterpiece for their special day. Be sure to bring your best painting clothes! Reservations are appreciated. The program will be held at the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Visitor & Education Center located at 438 Coleman Avenue in San Jose. For more information, or to reserve a spot, please contact Kary Houle at education@grpg.org or 298-7657.

June 19 – August 11
The Tech Museum’s Weekly Summer Camps are hands-on science and technology classes for 4th-8th graders at the world-class Tech Museum of Innovation. Choose from 14 different class topics including Lego Robotics, Video Game Design, Roller Coaster Physics, Inventors’ Workshop and many more. The cost is $200 - $500 weekly. For more information call 800-854-3684 or visit www.thetech.org/summercamps.

CLASSES
June 9 - Friday
New Mommie & Me Spanish Immersion Classes: 1 hour of Spanish immersion fun and learning for both young children and their parents.  The suggested age of the children is crawling to 2 ½ years old. All classes are held at Centro Armonía Preschool, 531 W. Rincon Avenue in Campbell. Maestra Georgette will be leading this 1 hour class and Mr. Santos will be supporting Maestra Georgette for the first 15-20 minutes of the class with his wonderful music and songs. The cost is $10 per class, per child. Extended child care is available to participating parents for their children aged 21/2 – 5 years for and additional charge. For additional information on this program, contact Bill Lawler at 717-0160.

Ongoing
ArtHouse Kids Summer Camps. The Arthouse, 1043 Lincoln Avenue, is currently taking registration for our summer camps which begin the week on June 26. Camps include Little Picasso's, Multicultural Art & Cooking, Pop Art, Animals in Art, The Art of Nature and more. For more information, call 975-9987, or visit www.arthouse kids.com
Fine Art Classes will be held on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m at the New Almaden Community Club, Bertram Rd (behind La Foret Restaurant). Instruction in oil, watercolor, pastel, and acrylic. All skill levels welcome. Go to www.galafineart.com or call 268-2990 for more information and materials lists.

Tai Chi Chuan classes at Hakone Gardens: Beginning/intermediate classes are ongoing and meet on Thursdays from 3:45 - 4:55 p.m., Hakone Gardens is located at 21000 Big Basin Way, close to downtown Saratoga. Fees are $96 for a consecutive 8-week series or $20 for a drop-in class. For more information, call Instructor at 295-9439 or email linda@xs.com. Tai Chi is a soft, internal energy martial art. It promotes balance and flexibility, strength, clarity, health and relaxation. This class is suitable for people of all ages.

VOLUNTEERS
Ongoing
Kaiser Permanente San Jose is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in someone's day.  Join a Volunteer community that shares your interest in helping others.  Greeting and assisting visitors, reading to children, conducting tours, or assisting in the Volunteer office are just a few of the opportunities available.  We are easily accessible via Hwy 85 and Light Rail, plus we offer Free Valet Parking.  Phone us at 972-6233 or visit our website at www.kpsantateresa.org for more information.

Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley, www.wcsv.org, seeks center volunteers and home care volunteers to care for injured and orphaned wildlife for release back to the wild. We also need volunteers to help with educational outreach, database/office management, landscaping, facilities planning, event planning, graphic design, board work, and fundraising. The Wildlife Center, located in San Jose, has an active and enthusiastic corps of volunteers committed to welcoming and training new supporters.  Join us in helping local wildlife, one animal at a time. Email Patricia Abreu at volunteer@wcsv.org or call (408) 929-WILD (9453) for orientation dates.

MISCELLANEOUS
May 1 – July 30
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum,1342 Naglee Avenue, San Jose, will explore the life and career of Leonardo Da Vinci in its new exhibit "Leonardo Da Vinci: Artist, Scientist, Mystic." This family-friendly exhibit will feature reproductions of Leonardo¹s sketches, scale models of his inventions  (including the winged-glider), and materials from the Rosicrucian Library. Docents will be available, and there will be gallery discussions regarding Leonardo¹s historical context of, his spiritual and artistic sides, and his being a link between the Ancient World and the Modern World. Entrance to the Exhibit is included with Museum Admission. For more information visit www.egyptianmuseum.org or call 947-3636.

June 3 – Saturday
The Center for the Performing Arts presents “The Latin Show,” featuring Salsa Band, Mariachi Band, Tango Band, Flamenco guitarists and singers, International Latin Dance Champions, Salsa dancers troops, Argentine Tango dancers, Mexican Folkorico dancers, Brazilian dancers and drummers. This event showcases artists raising money to get Ballroom dance/Etiquette training in our schools. Andrew P. Hill will present the first of many pilot programs for kids. General dancing to live music will be available to the public after the show. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. Call 925-937-0761 or visit www.adrianflorespresents.com for more information. Admission: $28 - $48.

June 6 – Tuesday
Rally to Stop Domestic Violence will be held at City Hall Plaza, 200 E. Santa Clara Street from 12 – 1 p.m. Speakers will include: Councilmember Forrest Williams, Mayor Ron Gonzales, Attorney General Bill Lockyer, Supervising District Attorney, Family Violence Division Dan Nishigaya and Asst. Chief of Police Tuck Younis. Come show your support for the elimination of domestic violence. You too can make a difference

June 8 – Thursday
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is launching their first annual Change the Face of Hunger, Skip Lunch event. This event encourages everyone to skip lunch and donate the money they would have spent to the Food Bank. The goals of this event are to raise money for Second Harvest and raise awareness about the issue of hunger by encouraging everyone to experience it.  Even a donation of $10 is enough to provide 20 nutritious meals to people in need. To find out more visit www.iskippedlunch.com.

June 9 – Friday
Celebrate Pride month in June!: The First Congregational Church of San Jose, 1980 Hamilton Avenue will be hosting a Celebration in Spirit Event featuring a screening of “Gods and Gays – Bridging the Gap.” After TWO sold out shows and a third added at Cinequest, God & Gays: Bridging the Gap returns to the bay area showing four times this month. See our website for major press coverage and more information on this landmark film that “bridges the gap” on what it means to be Christian and gay in today’s society. www.godandgaysthemovie.com.

June 9 – 10
San Jose Gay Pride Festival: Festival hours are noon – 8 p.m. both days at Discovery Meadow. The Parade will be on Sunday at 11 a.m. Admission is free on Saturday, Sunday is $15. For registration and other Festival information, visit www.sjgaypride.com.

June 18 – Sunday
The Rosicrucian Day of Peace is celebrated the third Sunday in June. This year at 12:30pm the Rosicrucian Park Peace Garden in San Jose will hold celebrations and meditation for peace around the world. Julie Scott, Grand Master of the Rosicrucian Order in San Jose, will lead this year’s meditation ceremonies. This is one of the few Rosicrucian ceremonies that is open to the public. The focus of the meditation is a Rosicrucian text entitled "Contribution to Peace" which invites people to consider how their everyday actions can contribute to peace within themselves and in our world. Rosicrucian Park is located at 1342 Naglee Avenue in San Jose

June 19 – Monday
Meet the artists for the new Southside Police Substation: The Office of Cultural Affairs is sponsoring a “Meet the Artist” event for purpose of community input and participation in the public art process. Join the San Jose Public Art Commission, Public officials and artists Mikyoung Kim and Thomas Sayre at the Southside Community Center, 5585 Cottle Road, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. for a fun evening to learn more about the new substation, the artists selected for the project and to share ideas about your community.

Ongoing
Eastside Neighborhood Center of Catholic Charities, 2150 Alum Rock Avenue in San Jose offers a variety of activities and services on an ongoing basis. These include Bingo, Free legal assistance for seniors, Dancing, and Immigration Consultation. Call 251-0215 fro more information and schedules.

Branham High School Class of 1976.  Our 30th Reunion is September 30 at Coyote Ranch.  We are looking for you and your high school friends.  Please email Pam Poor at pamela.schuur@comcast.net to get on the mailing list and visit www.geocities/branham76 for updates.

Humane Society of Silicon Valley Companion Animal Loss Support Group Meetings: First Wednesday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Humane Society Silicon Valley, 2530 Lafayette St. Santa Clara. Facilitator: Adam Dorsay, M.A. For more information, call 450-1800.


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