December 30, 2005

CALENDAR

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

ART
November 17 – January 7, 2006
The Art Museum of Los Gatos, 4 Tait Avenue, announces the opening exhibits of local artists James Warren Perry, featuring his series of California landscape paintings, and Richard Shaw, showcasing his trompe l’oueil porcelain sculpture. A public reception with both artists will be held on Sunday, November 20, from 2 – 5 p.m. Musuem hours are Wed – Sun, from noon – 4 p.m. admission is free. For more information, call 395-7375.

THEATER
January 20 – February 26
American Musical Theatre San Jose presents “The Lion King” at the Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown. Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s “The Lion King”. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images you’ll remember forever. Let your imagination run wild at the Tony® Award-winning Broadway sensation hailed as “a landmark event in entertainment” by Newsweek magazine. For tickets and additional information, call 1-888-455-SHOW 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.

November 18 – January 16, 2006
In its tenth season, Downtown Ice now has a permanent home in the Circle of Palms, nestled off Market Street between the San Jose Museum of Art and Fairmont San Jose.  The ice skating rink is scheduled to open at 5 p.m. and will operate daily through Jan. 16, 2006. The opening ceremony will feature performances by American Ice Theatre and skaters from Logitech Ice at San Jose. Following that, the Community Giving Tree lighting and official opening of Christmas in the Park will occur in Plaza de Cesar Chavez.   

January 6 - Friday
The California Theatre Center presents “The Brave Little Taylor,” the classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. The Brave Little Tailor plays at 7:30pm,  at the Louis B. Mayer Theatre at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara. Tickets $11-12. For more information, visit www.ctcinc.org or call the Box Office at 245-2978.

January 7 – 8, 2006
The Children¹s Discovery Museum ends the winter holiday season with El Dia de los Reyes Magos, a community celebration popular in many parts of Europe and Latin America. Experience The Three Wise Kings (also known as Epiphany and Twelfth Night) in the style of Mexico with Rosca de Reyes bread, Papel Picado crafts, mariachi music, folklorico dance and photo opportunities with the Three Wise Kings themselves. For a schedule of activities, go online at www.cdm.org.

January 13 – Friday
Stars on Ice celebrates its 20th Anniversary at the HP Pavilion: Headlining the 2006 season is an extraordinary cast of figure skating’s most revered stars including reigning Olympic Gold medalist and skating phenom Alexei Yagudin, world-renowned 2002 Olympic Pair Champions Jamie Sale & David Pelletier of Canada and Elena Berezhnaya & Anton Sikhaluridze of Russia, plus many more. This performance begins at 7:30 pm. Ticket prices start at $25 and are available at the HP Pavilion at San Jose ticket office, Ticketmaster* outlets, starsonice.com and ticketmaster.com*  For Phone charges, call 998-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, and 510-625-TIXS.  For group Information (15 or more): 999-5844.  Presented locally by Safeway.

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 classesCall 646-0232 for registration and additional information.

The Schoolhouse of Music and Arts, 3571 Springbrook Avenue in San Jose, announces its classes in Piano, Voice, Guitar, Marimba, Early Music, Children’s Art Expression now enrolling and audition for Children’s Chorus for its Spring 2006 Season. For more info, please call 274-3807 or email eleanor@theshoma.com

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.

FIFTY PLUS
January 7, 2006 – Saturday
SeniorNet will begin registration for computer classes at 9 a.m. at the Willows Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave. (at Curtner). SeniorNet is open to anyone over 50. Each class is two hours long, once a week for 8 weeks. The classes are priced at $20 per course. Some of the classes offered include: Word Processing, Fun with Google, Photoshop Elements, Introduction to Computers and more. To learn more about upcoming classes or to place your name on SeniorNet’s mailing list, phone the Willows SeniorNet liaison at 364-1430, or log on to the website at www.SNLCSJ.ORG.

VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing:
Do you enjoy reading and helping others? Consider a richly rewarding volunteer opportunity as a Tutor in the adult literacy program-Partners in Reading. Work one-to-one or lead a small group with English-speaking adults, who read or write below a ninth grade level, to achieve their learning goals. Sign up now for the January 18th orientation and training on January 21st and January 28th. Fourteen hours of training, instructional materials, & on-going support are all provided free. No experience is necessary. Required commitment of two hours per week for six months. Call the San José Public Library at (408) 808-2361.

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
January 4-8, 2006
The San Jose International Auto Show at the San José McEnery Convention Center: This annual exhibition features over 350 vehicles from more than 36 manufacturers. See the latest offerings from the auto industry as well as factory concepts, specialty vehicles, race cars and an accessory arcade. Event hours are January 4-5, Noon-10 p.m. January 6-7, 10 a.m. -10 p.m. January 8, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. For more information call 717-566-6100 or visit www.sjautoshow.com. Admission: $5 - $9.

Ongoing
Saratoga Historic Museum: New history exhibits for young and old visitors. Unique holiday gift options. Museum hours are 1-4 PM, Fridays-Sundays. 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road in Saratoga. Free admission. For more information, visit www.saratogahistory.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.