August 22, 2008

CALENDAR

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

MUSIC

Aug. 24
San José Chamber Orchestra presents “Opera!” at Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. 5th Street, San Jose at 7 p.m. This production starring Christopher Bengochea, is conducted by Barbara Day-Turner and features Layna Chianakas, Malcolm MacKenzie and Rachelle Perry-Ward. The works of Puccini, Verdi, Gounod, Bizet, Mascagni, Massenet, Offenbach, Henry Mollicone and Alva Henderson will be presented. Tickets are $30-45. For more information, call 295-4416 or visit www.sjcotickets.org or www.sjco.org

Aug. 24
Target presents Symphony Silicon Valley in a free family concert. Discovery Meadow Symphony Silicon Valley will perform the best loved music of musical theater, ballet, opera and symphony in a 3 p.m. al fresco concert at Discovery Meadow, next to Children’s Discovery Museum, located at West San Carlos and Woz Way, San Jose. This free outdoor concert event will include selections from Bizet’s Carmen and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony as well as special children’s activities. For more information, visit www.symphonysiliconvalley .org or call 286-2600

Sept. 2
Nova Vista Symphony Orchestra announces openings/auditions: The Nova Vista Symphony, now entering its 43rd season, announces openings for the following instruments: Co-principal flute, Second oboe, and all strings. The orchestra rehearses Tuesday nights in San Jose (with occasional Wednesday string rehearsals), and typically plays four major concerts each year, plus a children’s concert and occasional other performances. Auditions will be held starting Sept. 2. Please contact personnel@novavista.org or call 624-1492 if you are interested. Candidates will be asked to play an orchestral excerpt which will be supplied in advance, and a short piece of their own choosing. For more details visit www.novavista.org

ART
Sept. 2 – Nov. 2
Charged Sites: Radka Donnell’s Art Quilts at the San Jose Museum of Quilts: This exhibit examines Donnell’s 40-year career in this first ever west coast retrospective. Bold and abstract, Donnell freely uses wildly printed fabric designs and unusual shapes to create original, improvisational works that break from the norm of traditional quilting. Admission is &6.50 general, $5 seniors/students w/ ID, free to members and children under 13. Location is 520 South First Street, San Jose. For more information, call 971-0323 or visit www.sjquiltmuseum.org. Charged Sites is co-presented by Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence.

THEATER
July 30 – Sept. 21
Get ready as San Jose Stage Company’s “Altar Boyz” rocks you to the heavens. Hitting The Stage at 490 South First Street in downtown San Jose, this hilarious off-Broadway musical phenomenon highlights quintessential boy band, Altar Boyz as they set out to “raise the praise” with every concert performance. Directed by SJSC’s Rick Singleton, Altar Boyz combines spectacular dance moves, angelic vocals and a touching story line to capture with perfect pitch the unique “boy band” culture. For ticket information and additional show times, visit www.sansojestage.com.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

July 12 – Aug 29
The antique jewels of the San Jose Fire Museum are on exhibit at the new Club Auto Sport showroom. Event dates are July 2 through Aug. 29, Wednesday through Friday, from noon to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays: 7/12, 7/25, 8/9 & 8/23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Club Auto Sport is the area’s premier attraction for auto enthusiasts and collectors, located at 521 Charcot Ave., San Jose. Pictured: This 1890 Steamer Fire Engine is an example of the vehicles on display at the new San Jose Fire Museum exhibit. It was San Jose Fire Department Franklin Engine 3, housed at Fire Station 3 through the 1906 Earthquake.

MISCELLANEOUS

Aug. 9 – Oct. 31
“Embroidered Lace and Lacy Embroidery”, a new exhibit for the Sunnyvale Lace Museum will include handstitched items from the turn of the century decorated with various embroidery stitches.  Some of these items include scarves, gloves, dresses, blouses, and other items of apparel.  The museum gift shop also offers heirloom quality lace products and a full line of lacemaking items.  The Lace Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located at 552 South Murphy Avenue in Sunnyvale, with free parking.

Aug. 30 – Sept 1
33rd Annual Tapestry Arts Festival: Tapestry Arts Festival is San Jose’s oldest and largest community event. Tapestry’s juried art festival features: 250 art & craft booths, 35 food vendors offering a wide selection of culinary delights, four entertainment stages, the Creativity Zone, a free hands-on art activities area for kids of all ages, Interactive Alley sports & recreation area and the indoor Design for Living Show. Proceeds from this event support arts education programs in the community. Venues are Parkside Hall and local downtown streets. Admission is free. For more information, call 494-3590 or visit www.tapestryarts.org

Sept. 5 – 7
The South Bay Home and Garden Show returns to the Santa Clara Convention Center: From landscaping and roofing to flooring and countertops, homeowners will learn countless idea to spruce up their home without breaking the bank. This three-day extravaganza will include hundreds of home improvement vendors and advice from renovation and home experts such as Lisa Quinn and Steven Katkowsky. Hours are 9/5 from noon to 8 p.m., 9/6 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 9/7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $10/Adults, children 12 and younger free. Parking available on site at no cost. To purchase tickets or to learn more, visit www.SouthBayHomeShow.com

Ongoing
Southside Boutique - Beautiful handmade items for sale, lovingly crafted by talented local artists.  Open 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday thru Friday, located at the Southside Community Center, 5585 Cottle Road between Poughkeepsie Road and Blossom Hill Road.  For more information, call 629-3336 or visit www.southsideseniorcenter.com.

The Evergreen Chapter of Society Dog announces weekly walks: These free walks happen every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. We will do a different walk each week, so check the Society Dog website for weekly details. The walk is followed by “Yappy Hour” at a dog friendly restaurant. 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.

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.

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.

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