I saw you not close the milk lid completely again. You know that’s what makes it go bad before the expiration date. I keep seeing milk jugs in the trash that are still half full of milk. Such a waste. Last night I saw you take the milk out of the fridge, into the living room, which was odd. I guess you already had a glass in there? Or maybe you were drinking right from the jug? I couldn’t tell, because the blinds to the family room were closed again. I look forward to the cool summer breeze which permits you to keep your windows open all night. If you were with me, I’d buy you all the milk you ever wanted. A milk jug for every day of the week. You could bathe in milk. But alas, you don’t even know who I am. I know who you are. I want to whisper sweet nothings into your ear like the wind blows through the tree that I am hiding in. But even I know that this love can never be. And without you, I am not whole. I am but 2 percent of a man.
I Saw You is an anonymous “man on the street” column. Email your rants and raves about co-workers or any badly behaving citizens to [email protected], or send to 380 S. First St, San Jose, 95113. Submissions should stick to about 100 words.
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Mike Huguenor on November 28, 2018
Despite its co-opting of the word “creative,” the business models of Silicon Valley work largely in opposition to the artistic process. There is no convenience economy of art. You can’t Doordash creative inspiration, and you can’t Uber your way past its gestation period. With art, doing it right takes time. Continue reading »
Miramar’s musical knowledge is staggering. Over the course of an hour, pianist Marlysse Simmons Argandona and singer Reinaldo Alvarez cover classical, salsa, reggae, tropicalia and bossa nova.
But what they really want to talk about is boleros.
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Avi Salem on November 28, 2018
Tap your toes to the sounds of the live bagpipes, bodhráns and fiddles of An Irish Christmas, a festive tribute to the traditional song, dance and spirit of the holidays in Ireland. Led by principal Riverdance dancer Caterina Coyne, An Irish Christmas takes the audience on a holiday journey with Celtic song, music and dance. Featuring Irish dancers from the Kerry Dance Troupe, traditional singers from the Kerry Voice Squad and live sound by the Kerry Traditional Orchestra, the evening includes regional favorites as well as Irish renditions of Christmas standards like “Little Drummer Boy,” “Silent Night” and more. Continue reading »
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Avi Salem on November 28, 2018
For more than three decades, Kevin Nealon has maintained a constant if not consistently entertaining presence in Hollywood’s comedic circles. Since he gained notoriety in the 1980s as the Weekend Update news anchor on Saturday Night Live, the late night comedy mainstay and nine-year SNL veteran has starred in myriad films and TV shows, most notably as Doug Wilson, the perpetually stoned accountant on the Emmy Award-winning serial Weeds. Going back to his comedic roots, Nealon’s hitting the road for a nationwide standup tour that pokes fun at everything from electric cars to medical marijuana. Continue reading »
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Avi Salem on November 28, 2018
While the #MeToo movement has brought stories of sexual harassment, abuses of power and gender politics into the political and cultural mainstream, Basab Pradhan’s Greater Than has propelled similar narratives into the consciousness of theatergoers with a new play about sexual harassment happening right here in Silicon Valley. Centered around the story of startup founder Jennifer Johnson and her abuse allegations against venture capitalist Ash Williams, Pradhan’s latest work tackles bro culture and toxic masculinity from an insider’s perspective while asking important questions about who holds power in a male-dominated tech industry. Runs through Dec. 8. Continue reading »
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Avi Salem on November 28, 2018
Who is Evan Tyrone Martin, and why is he playing Nat King Cole? It’s a valid question for theater buffs in the Bay Area, but for those active in Chicago’s musical scene, Martin is a well-known name. A leading actor in productions as varied as Jesus Christ Superstar, Dreamgirls, Oklahoma and The Color Purple, Martin’s latest role is his transformation into the jazz legend and famed pianist. This holiday-themed special is a joyful tribute to Cole’s classic hits and includes covers of songs like “Mona Lisa,” “The Christmas Song” and “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth.” Runs through Dec. 3. Continue reading »
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Avi Salem on November 28, 2018
Carnegie Hall’s resident ensemble of musicians are not only passionate advocates for classical music. They are also deeply dedicated to creating performances and programs with social impact and purpose. The dynamic group called Decoda—comprising of 32 entrepreneurs, activists and acclaimed musicians, such as St. Lawrence String Quartet violinist Owen Dalby—brings artistry and engagement to Stanford University for an intimate evening of performance and an audience discussion. Taking place in Bing’s intimate 160-seat cabaret studio, the up-close-and-personal program includes works by composers like Prokofiev and Schubert. Continue reading »
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Avi Salem on November 28, 2018
This 1940s-era revival of song and dance brings classic big band and swing music to the Tabard Theatre. Inspired by the sounds of Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, Uptown Holiday Swing features jazzy renditions of Christmas carols—backed by three different local big bands—and all of the swing era’s most iconic dance moves. Expect performers to lindy hop to wartime-era tunes like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Winter Wonderland” and more. Best of all, the show begins with a free swing dance lesson 20 minutes before each performance to prepare even the most ill-coordinated for the night’s festivities. Continue reading »
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Avi Salem on November 28, 2018
For more than 20 years, the small but mighty Los Altos Stage Company has produced more than 100 plays and musicals centered on bringing quintessential American theater to the small suburb of Los Altos. Their family-friendly rendition of the Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods is a holiday classic, playing off of the plotlines of fairy tales like Jack and the Beanstalk and Cinderella. An amalgamation of Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault classics, the musical begs the question: What happens after happily ever after? The show runs through Dec. 23. Continue reading »
