October 7, 2005

CALENDAR

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

MUSIC
October 16 – Saturday
El Camino Youth Symphony at the California Theatre: Following their acclaimed performances this summer at the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest and Dvorak Hall in Prague, the award-winning El Camino Youth Symphony launches its 2005-2006 Season at the California Theatre with a performance from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. The program includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2, Hindemith’s Symphonic metamorphosis of themes by Carl Mara von Weber and solo performances by ECYS Concerto Competition winners Timothy Yu for Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, mvt.1.and Kenric Tam for Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2, mvt.1. For tickets and additional information, call 650-327-2611 or visit www.ecys.org.

October 16 - Saturday
Santa Clara University Faculty Recital: Piano professor and Music Department Chair Hans Boepple will be performing an evening of classical piano works at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Selections will include Bach’s “Italian Concerto”, Schubert’s “Piano Sonata in A minor”, Brahms’ “Four Piano Pieces”, Op. 119, and Samuel Barber’s “Nocturne” and “Piano Sonata”.

Tickets: $12 General, $10 Seniors 60+ and SCU Faculty/Staff, $5 Students For tickets or more information, contact the Center of Performing Arts Box Office at 554-4015, or stop by (located in the Mayer Theatre building) during business hours Tuesday-Friday, 2pm-6pm and beginning one hour prior to performances.

THEATER
September 21 – October 16
San Jose Stage Company, 490 South First Street, presents “Tenders in the Fog.” Using influences from Beckett to banshees to Bach, local playwright Trevor Allen spins the mystery of the fishing boat Trinity, presumed lost at sea off the foggy San Francisco coast. An ageless shanachie serves as the guide for this Celtic-flavored ghost story of three generations of Irish-American crab fishermen—fathers and sons each named James Bailey—haunted by their stormy pasts. Are the Bailey men tormented by reflections of the women they’ve loved and lost or being lured by ancient Sirens to a watery grave? Gala Grand Opening is September 24 at 8 p.m. For additional show times and tickets, visit www.sanjosestage.com.

October 11 - 23
American Musical Theatre San Jose Presents “Little Women” at the Center for the Performing Arts in downtown. Join the remarkable March sisters – Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy – as one of America’s most beloved books soars to the stage in Little Women – The Musical. Starring Maureen McGovern direct from Broadway, this dazzling new musical, based on Louisa May Alcott’s timeless tale about the power of family, friendship and romance, is capturing the hearts of a new generation and captivating audiences of all ages! For tickets and information, call 453-7108 or visit www.amtsj.org.

CHILDREN/FAMILY
September 30 – January 6, 2006
“Game On: The History and Culture of Videogames.” Explore the history, culture and future of video games at this temporary exhibit. “Game On” is a highly interactive exhibit that examines the exploding video game industry from the game design process and beyond. Come experience the past forty years of electronic gaming, and reflect on where the industry will go next. “Game On” was organized by the Barbican Art Gallery London in collaboration with the National Museums of Scotland. “Game On” will be at The Tech through January 6, 2006.

October 15 – 16
Oktoberfest returns to downtown Campbell In the grand tradition of the great biergartens of Bavaria, downtown Campbell will once again be filled with the sounds of oompah-pah bands, strolling accordion players, the smell of bratwurst and of course, kegs of Spatan beer. Hours are 10 – 6 on Saturday and 10 – 5 on Sunday, so grab the lederhosen and head for downtown!

October 15 – 16
Oh Seuss!  Off the Great Places, an interactive exhibit, makes its only West Coast appearance at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose: In honor of this Seusstacular event, a weekend of special Seuss activities is planned to celebrate the opening of this new exhibit.  A host of celebrity readers will be on hand reading their favorite Dr. Seuss books, and host of hands-on literacy activities will be offered through the weekend, including appearances by favorite Seuss characters and fun crafts. The exhibit runs through May 2006. For museum hours and admission, visit www.cdm.org.

October 15 – 16
30th Annual Showcase of Miniatures at Parkside Hall: The oldest & largest show and sale of dollhouse miniatures West of the Mississippi – This show will include workshops, children’s workshops, many exhibits and dealers from all over the United States. The show benefits the Planetree Health Library. An event for the entire family. Hours are Saturday from 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 257-9385 or visit http://Goodsamshowcase. miniature.net. Admission is $3 - $7.

October 23 – Sunday
San Jose Firefighter Burn Foundation Benefit: A family-oriented magic show at the Civic Auditorium to benefit the SJFD Brun Foundation. Performance is from 1 – 2:40 p.m. Admission is $35 per family. For more information, call 800-882-0400.

October 28 – Friday
Get Ready for a Spooky Night at the Ainsley House! This ghoulish night is designed for families and will include Halloween crafts, bobbing for apples, spooky masks and flashlight tours of the house. Hours are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 866-2718 by 10/21 to reserve your space. The fee is $10 per person.

October 28 - Friday
The Alum Rock Youth Center, 137 North White Road, will be sponsoring “Fright Fest- A Haunted House Festival” from 6 – 10 p.m. This event will feature a Haunted House, Costume Contest, Music, Prizes, Food, Carnival games and a Jump-house. The cost is $5 per person and is appropriate for all ages. For more information call 251-5757.

October 31 – Monday
Children and parents can enjoy a safe and fun evening of games, bounce houses, candy-filled piñatas, a crawl through maze, a professional illusionist, a petting zoo, a melodrama, and lots of goodies. Hours are 6 – 9 p.m. The cost is only $7 per person at the door (max. of $28 per family); $5 per person if purchased in advance (max. of $20 per family).  Everyone will receive a treat bag with candy. The event will be held at Church on the Hill, 500 Sands Drive in San Jose, near Hwy 87 & Curtner. Guests wearing scary, gruesome, or offensive costumes will not be admitted.

October 31 – Monday
Evergreen Valley Church, 2750 Yerba Buena Road, will be sponsoring a “Trunks  & Treat” Festival from 5:30 – 8 p.m..  Car trunks will be loaded with candy for children to do “Trick or Treating” at this fun and safe event.  There will be games and a bounce house available as well.  Come join us for this family-oriented alternative to the door-to-door option.

CLASSES
Ongoing:
Italian courses in Downtown San Jose: Italian Language courses will be offered at Holy Cross Parish, 580 East Jackson St. in San Jose. Beginner’s class meets on Mondays, 9-11a.m. the fee is $144 for 12 classes. Intermediate class meets on Fridays, 9-11 a.m. the fee is also $144 for 12 classes. Advanced class meets on Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. the fee is $172 for 12 classes. Call 646-0232 for registration and additional information.

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 pre-school/kindergarten through adult courses on Saturdays from 9:00 - 12:00, starting September 17. 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.

Fall Art Classes for Kids: The ArtHouse offers Fall fine art classes for kids ages 2-15. Classes include Little Picasso’s, a parent participation class, Masterpiece, which combines art history with  hands-on experiences, Drawing and Painting Techniques and Guest Artist Workshop where kids get the opportunity to work with a new artist each week. ArtHouse Kids, 1043 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose. For more information, visit www.arthousekids.com or call 975-9987.

FIFTY PLUS
October 6 - November 10
San Jose State University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is offering a course entitled “The Portuguese in the Santa Clara Valley.”  This course is held on Thursdays from 1 - 3 p.m. and will meet in the University’s Professional Development Center, 2160 Lundy Avenue. The fee is $75 per person. Parking is free.  The Osher Institute is a program for people age 50 years and over.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Ongoing:
If you like to knit or crochet, or would like to learn, you are invited to join Crafters Who Care. Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Evergreen Community Center, 4860 San Felipe Road). For more information, or if you have yarn to donate, please contact Dee Castagnoli at 238-7956 or deedle09@sbcglobal.net

MISCELLANEOUS
October 13 – Thursday
More than 20 Latino World War II veterans will be publicly honored, and a selection of their personal stories will be digitally aired during a panel discussion at Evergreen Valley College, in the Sequoia Building, Hall S140, at 7:00 p.m. History San José (HSJ) and the Digital Clubhouse Network (DCN) have teamed up with La Raza Roundtable, HACE NASA Ames Research Center and Evergreen Valley College’s Enlace Program to salute Living Latino Legacies: a special program to honor Latino World War II heroes and tell their extraordinary stories of service.

October 21-23
San Jose Tattoo Convention: State of Grace Productions, LLC is proud to present the first ever international tattoo convention in San Jose at Parkside Hall. This event will feature live tattooing by professional tattooers from all over the United States as well as Europe and Japan. In addition to the tattoo work being done, there will also be a solo art show by “The Grime as well as “The Art Fusion Experiment:” a free form art collaboration by multiple artists using chalk on paper. Magazine coverage by Tattoo (USA), Tattoo Burst (Japan) and Tattoo Life (Europe). Admission is $15 For more information, visit www.sanjosetattooconvention.com.

October 20 – 31
Gyro’s 3D Scream Fest: Gyro’s 3D Fear Factory has returned and expanded into the area’s largest haunted attraction to scare YOU! Join Evil Jack and his evil minions as they take over the South Hall. Scream your way through three haunted attractions! Enjoy themed games in Evil Jack’s Arcade. Soothe your hunger and quench your thirst in the Cut-throat Café and take home something to remember (or scare away) your nightmares. Admission is $24.95. For more information, call 888-260-1300 or visit www.3dfearfactory.com


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, Fifty Plus, and our weekly publication, Almaden Times Weekly. Items must be submitted by email 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 Road, Ste. 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.