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Anne Gelhaus on September 13, 2018
Authentic Polish cuisine, music and dance can be difficult to come by in this area. But every year, around the middle of September, the South Bay Polish community throws a party at St. Brother Albert’s Polish Catholic Mission. Food, of course, is primary, so count on plenty of pierogi and kielbasa to…
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Anne Gelhaus on September 12, 2018
Four years after their initial reunion, the karmic chameleons are hitting the road ahead of their next album, set for release on Oct. 26. Described by frontman Boy George as “a soul-funk-pop-reggae combo from the United Kingdom, where we have two queens,” Culture Club bent genres and genders in their ’80s heyday.…
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Wallace Baine on September 12, 2018
Texas-born fiddler Phoebe Hunt grew up the child of disciples of Indian yoga master Swami Satchidananda, which means Hunt’s music carries a chime of Eastern incantation to go along with its distinctly Americana instrumentation. Hunt first emerged as part of the popular Austin band The Belleville Outfit. Now, she’s embarking on a…
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Wallace Baine on September 12, 2018
It’s last call for the summer of 2018 and Poor House Bistro will be hosting summer’s bitter-enders on the last Sunday before autumn with six top-drawer blues and funk bands on two stages. Headliners include Six String Explosion—featuring AC Myles, Tim Barnes, Angel Reyes, and Miles “My Dad’s in Journey” Schon—as well…
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Estefany Gonzalez on September 12, 2018
Nothing wakes you up in the morning quite like coffee—unless we’re talking about the contagious energy of Los Angeles alt-R&B crooner Miguel. The “Coffee” singer fuses sweet R&B vocals with a funky live show that will even get the wallflowers dancing. Much like Cher, Prince and Beyoncé, Miguel is a pop icon…
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Anne Gelhaus on September 12, 2018
Opera San Jose opens its 35th season with a work that marks many firsts. Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio is the first in the modern operatic repertoire and the first instance of an opera composed on a freelance basis—as Mozart was contracted to write the piece for Joseph II, the Holy…
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Nick Veronin on September 12, 2018
How does a group of young rogues from the South Bay end up the No. 3 pick on a UK-based magazine’s listicle of the best new music of the year? Who cares? It’s fucking rock & roll! But for those keeping score, Classic Rock did name the fuzzed-out garage rockers Casual Vibes…
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Wallace Baine on September 12, 2018
So, you have two choices here. You can come down to City Hall, bask in the beautiful late-afternoon sun and listen to one of the most globally adventurous folk bands in the Bay Area—or you can show up to sweat a bit for the enjoyment of others. This Rupa & The April…
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Known for her bold self-portraits, her exploration of Mexican culture and, of course, her powerful brow, Frida Kahlo aimed to spark dialogue through her art. Her paintings often told stories of self-reflection, examined traditional gender roles and indicted societal standards of beauty. Honoring her legacy, this event invites the community to celebrate…
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Estefany Gonzalez on September 6, 2018
Celebrations of fast casual food are in no short supply. Consider the Bacon & Beer Classic or the Taco Festival of Innovation and their ilk. For foodies with a bit more expendable income and a desire to sample a wider variety of eats, this gathering of gourmands might be the ticket. Featuring…
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