September 21, 2007

CALENDAR

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

MUSIC

Sept. 26 – 29
16th Annual San José International Mariachi Festival is Sept. 26 - 30: The opening gala concert is 8 p.m. at San Jose State Event Center and will feature Grammy Award-winners Linda Ronstadt, and Los Lobos, plus Mariachi Cobre. Tickets are $40, $65, $80 and $125. Other events include outdoor music, a community festival and the best in Latin music from alternative to traditional. “Mostly Mariachi” closing concert on 9/30 features Marco Antiono Solis with Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez, performing at the HP Pavilion at 7 p.m. Tickets are $55, $75 and $90. Event tickets are on sale now! Call Ticketmaster at 998-TIXS or (415) 421-TIXS or visit www.ticketmaster.com. The outdoor concerts are scheduled to perform at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose and will include Ozomatli, the LA-based band that blends Spanish-English mix-ups of hip-hop, salsa, cumbia, dub, and Middle Eastern funk, along with urban sound clashing. Plus, Marco Del Rio, the sensational 11-year-old musician from Fremont who is already well on the way to a great career. Del Rio performs on 9/30 at 3:15 p.m. For festival information call 1-800-MHC-VIVA or visit www.mhcviva.org

Sept. 29 - 30
Symphony Silicon Valley presents An American Anthem at the California Theatre: The season opens with the world premiere of David Amram’s symphonic version of Woody Guthrie’s This Land Is Your Land, commissioned by the Guthrie Foundation. The program includes Beethoven’s Pastorale Symphony and Janácek’s Sinfonietta, led by Maestro Polivnick in his sixth appearance on SSV’s podium. Admission is $24 - $72. For tickets and additional information, call 286-2600 or visit www.symphonysiliconvalley.org

October 6 – 7
The EVHS Marching Band and Color Guards will debut its marching band season at 7 p.m. in front of family and friends at the schools's football field.  This performance is free to the public.  Come and support the EVHS band program. 

THEATER

Sept. 19 – Oct. 14
Opening its 25th Anniversary Season, San Jose Stage Company presents “The Diary of Anne Frank”. This is a story the world knows by heart: a young Jewish girl’s harrowing account of hiding from the Nazis with her family in a tiny attic in Amsterdam. A striking new adaptation restores deleted passages from the diary, offering a richer look into this extraordinary young woman’s coming of age. Drawing on newly discovered material from the diary that changed the world, Kesselman’s play shows Anne Frank in a more human, realistic light as we honor the 60th anniversary of her diary’s publication. All performances are staged at The Stage, 490 South First Street in San Jose. This production is directed by Rick Singleton. Tickets are $20 - $45 and may be ordered by phone at 283-7142 or online at www.sanjosestage.com.

ART

Sept. 14 – Dec. 31
San Francisco’s Metreon, located at 101 4th Street, hosts the North American debut of Da Vinci – an Exhibition of Genius, celebrating the man who invented the forerunner to the tank, camera, and automobile, engineered bridges and cities, documented the intricacies of the human body, in addition to painting the most famous piece of art in the world. This stunning, interactive and experiential exhibition has taken 10 years to create, and includes 3D animations illuminating the genius behind the famous Vitruvian Man and the Last Supper. Come see the most comprehensive traveling exhibition ever assembled on the greatest creative mind of the Italian Renaissance.  Admission fees are Adult $19.50, Seniors (62+), $17.50 and kids aged 4-12 years are $15.50. For ticket information, visit davincithegenius.com.

Oct. 4 – 7
In honor of John Lennon’s 67th birthday, Legacy Fine Art Productions in conjunction with Yoko Ono present “Come Together - The Artwork of John Lennon” showcased at the Stanford Shopping Center (next to Tiffany & Co.) in Palo Alto. This exhibit will feature hand-signed pieces as well as limited edition prints. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Stanford Ronald McDonald House. A $2 donation is suggested at the door. For hours and additional information, visit www.stanfordshop.com or call 888-278-1969.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

Sept. 29
Happy Hollow and the History Park presents Family Movie Night: This event, held at the San Jose Giants Municipal stadium, 588 East Alma is free to the public on a “first come, first served” availability. The evening’s movie will be “E.T. – The Extra-Terrestrial” shown on the Jumbotron screen. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the film starts at 7 p.m. The Giants BBQ will be open or bring your own picnic dinner. Bring your blankets – no chairs allowed in the outfield. No alcohol. In keeping with the “E.T. Phone Home” spirit, bring in your old cell phone for recycling and receive a Happy Hollow Park & Zoo admission pass and a History Park ice cream coupon in exchange! Limit one admission pass and ice cream coupon per person. For more information, 277-4193 or visit www.hhpz.org

Sept. 30
St. Elizabeth’s Day Home 100th Birthday Party: Join us for a free birthday celebration for families and community from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Day Home, 950 St. Elizabeth Drive in San Jose. Fun and entertainment for children of all ages! This event will feature a concert by Children’s Entertainer Jose Luis Orozco, a Mass honoring our founders, Sisters of the Holy Family, and many fun activities plus a BBQ and of course, a birthday cake! RSVP to 295-3456 or email info@stelizabthsdayhome.org

Sept. 29
Astronaut Sally Ride will be the featured speaker at the Sally Ride Science Festival to be held at The NASA Research Park historic district at NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field. Details and information are available at www.SallyRideFestivals.com.

Oct. 6
Scarecrow Making Workshop: Gather up your family, friends, coworkers, team members, scout troop, etc. - for a morning of seasonal fun at Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens. Spend time with one another and work together to create a wonderful fall masterpiece for your home, porch, and garden – maybe even your office! Workshop hours are 9 a.m. – noon. You can take your scarecrow home or enter it into our annual scarecrow contest at Pumpkins in the Park on October 13. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring that unique item that will set your scarecrow apart from the crowd! Location: 438 Coleman Ave, San Jose. The fee is $15 per scarecrow.To register your group for a time slot call 298-7657 or email education@grpg.org. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Oct. 5-7
Bay Area Sports Spectacular in South Hall: This 3-day extravaganza featuring sports greatest players, trading cards, PSA on-site grading memorabilia, autographs, 200+ vendor tables, and more. Come to meet and greet, get autographs, and take photos with sports superstars like Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Mike Schmidt, Rickey Henderson, JaMarcus Russell, Tim Brown, Michael Huff, Frank Gore, Mike Singletary, Dick Butkus and 20+ other athletes. Admission is $5 - $10. For more information, visit www.gtsportsmarketing.com

CLASSES

Oct. 6
Free Home Compost Training Class: Learn how leaves, yard trimmings, and food scraps can be turned into a healthy soil amendment for your garden. The County of Santa Clara Home Composting Education Program is offering a free learn to compost class from10 a.m. - noon at the Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave. in San Jose. Attendees will also learn where to purchase low cost composting bins, worm bins and equipment.  To register, call 918-4640 or e-mail compost@pln.sccgov.org.  A full, countywide class schedule is available at www.ReduceWaste.org.

Ongoing
South Bay Deutscher Schulverein, a German Saturday Language School, offers German language instructions at the Willow Glen Educational Park, Middle School Section, 2001 Cottle Avenue. The school offers classes for pre-school through teenagers, as well as adult beginners, intermediate and advanced courses on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.,  For more information visit our website www.sbds.org or call 266-5100. Please note that no information is available weekdays at the school location.

FIFTY PLUS

Oct. 6
SeniorNet, computer classes for adults 50 and over will hold registration for computer classes at the Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave. in San Jose. Registration for intermediate courses is at 1:30 p.m. Registration for Computer Fundamentals is at 3 p.m. All classes will be held at the newly renovated Almaden Community Center. For more information call Don House at 268-1703 or visit www.snlcsj.org.

Ongoing
The UC Santa Cruz Extension at 10420 Bubb Road in Cupertino hosts over 35 classes through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in subjects including photography, history, current events, memoir writing, Islamic studies and more. The first class, "Introduction to Digital Photography", begins on September 8th. Some classes are for one day. Others meet weekly or bi-weekly. Tuition is charged. For specific information, call Brendan Rawson at (408) 861-3876 or visit our web site at www.ucsc-extension.edu/olli

VOLUNTEERS

Sept. 28
Crafters Who Care meets the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at the Evergreen Community Center from 10-12 p.m. We are a group of ladies who use our crocheting, knitting, or sewing talents to make blankets for Project Linus and other charities. Our fall kick off is on 9/28. For more information, contact Erma Linn at ermadlinn@msn.com or 274-7517.

Ongoing
Kaiser Permanente San Jose is seeking volunteers. For as little as four hours a week you can make a difference in someone's life, as well as your own. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends and take pride in knowing you are providing a community service. Gain retail and business experience volunteering in our newly remodeled Keepsake Gift Shop. We also have positions in the hospital or medical offices. We offer day, evening and weekend opportunities for those 18 and over. For more information go to our website at www.kpsanjose.org or call Teri at 972-7409.

Do you enjoy working with children and have an interest in art?  The San Jose Museum of Art is currently recruiting volunters to join the Let's Look at Art Program.  As a volunteer docent you would bring art into classrooms and lead interactive discussions with the students.  Classroom visits are done according to your availability during school hours.  For more information phone 291-5393 or email Vol4LLAA@sjmusart.org.  No art experience is required.  Training session begins Oct. 17, 2007.

MISCELLANEOUS

Sept. 28
Una Delle Piu Belle Esperienza Italiana:  The Ultimate Italian Experience!  Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and vino, plus cocktails and entertainment.  Also,  a silent and live auction against the background of Willow Glen's oldest home and one of the region’s finest examples of historic preservation, the Roberto Adobe, 770 Lincoln Avenue, and Sunol/Splivalo Estate. This event honors John Bruzzone for preserving and restoring this important cultural landmark, and kicks-off the 27th Annual Italian Family Festa and Founder’s Day Weekend in Willow Glen. Tickets are $85 or $75 per person for groups of 15 or more and $70 per person for PAC*SJ members.  After Sept. 21, all tickets will be $85 per person; $95 at the door.  Hours are 6-9:30 p.m. Proceeds will help preserve historic resources throughout San Jose.  Call 998-8105 or visit www.preservation.org for tickets and information.  Space is limited.

Sept. 28
Beginning Steps to Independence Announces “Steppin’ Out”, a Fundraiser to Celebrate Its 10th Anniversary. Beginning Steps to Independence (BSTII) celebrates its 10th Anniversary with an evening of comedy, dining and dancing at Villa Ragusa, 35 South Second Street in Campbell. Auction items include sporting events, wine tours and a trip to Cabo San Lucas will be held to subsidize the children’s program. Event hours are 6:30 – 11:30 p.m. and tickets are $100 per person. Dinner is served at 7:30 p.m.Order tickets at www.conductiveed.org. BSTII gives hope to children who suffer from severe physical disabilities and need special assistance to learn how to walk, dress and even feed themselves.

Sept. 28 – 29
Don't miss the second annual “Estate Style” sale held by the Sunnyvale Lace Museum, 552 South Murphy Avenue in Sunnyvale. Over 30 boxes of de-accessed items, items donated from private estates, and lace making tools are for sale at 20% off. Get your Christmas shopping list ready! Charming vintage dishes, vases, glass, porcelain, clothes, linens, textiles, baby clothes, jewelry and lace of all types and descriptions. Create your heirloom gifts in time for Christmas. Sale hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. We accept cash or checks only. Lace guild members receive an extra 10% off purchases. Free parking.

Sept. 29
All Church Yard Sale: Event hours are 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Evergreen Valley United Methodist Church,
3520 San Felipe Road, San Jose. Many items will be available for sale and barter

Sept 29
Ever wonder what Botox and Fillers can do for you? Do your lines and wrinkles make you look mad, tired or stressed? Attend the much-anticipated Botox and Juvederm Seminar hosted by Clarity Medical Spa. After years of frowning, smiling, squinting and worrying, the skin around the eyes, forehead and mouth develop deep lines and wrinkles often referred to as expression lines. Clear away these expression lines using Botox and Juvederm. Find out more at the 10:30 a.m. seminar RSVP is required as seating is limited. Call 270-3877 or go to www.claritymedicalspa.com. Clarity is located at 3005 Silver Creek Rd. #158 (next to Target shopping center).

Oct. 2
The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley (CFSV) Presents: Tim Morgan Republican National Committee Treasurer speaking at The American Legion Hall, 958 Homestead Road in Santa Clara. Doors open and registration begins at 6 p.m. the talk will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is free for CFSV Members and First Time Visitors: Non-members-2nd time visitors are $10. Individual Membership Fee is $50 per year. College/High School Students: no charge. Please send your check to: The Conservative Forum, PO Box 26922, San Jose, CA 95159. For more information, visit: www.theconservativeforum.com

Oct. 6
Willow Glen High School Class of 1981 and 1982 will be holding their Reunion at Los Gatos Lodge from 6 to 11 p.m. Tickets may be purchased from Reunion Celebrations, Inc. at 813-874-9967. Ask for Risa or Sunny.

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.