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Jaleny Reyes on March 2, 2018
The New Ballet School has made its Netflix debut with Nocturne, a mystical short film that takes a fanciful look at the studio—after-hours, when the ghosts come out to dance. The clip begins with a group of young dancers wrapping up lessons for the day. As soon as everyone leaves the building,…
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Nick Veronin on March 2, 2018
If Olympic snowboarders have proven anything, it’s that humans truly can fly—and also that a few tokes never prevented anyone from shredding the gnar. The point is, marijuana use and physical exercise are not mutually exclusive. In that vein, organizers of the seventh annual 408k, “Race to the Row,” are partnering with…
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Stephen Perez on March 2, 2018
At a time when technological development is moving at such a breakneck pace, it often seems as though we are just a few years away from living life like the Jetsons. Michio Kaku—a theoretical physicist who many will recognize from PBS’s Nova series and from his contributions to CBS This Morning—is excited…
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Jaleny Reyes on March 1, 2018
Artist co-op, performance space and craft market Local Color strives to create economic opportunities for artists throughout the community. The crown jewel of their studio is a professional screen printing setup which helps artists with the production of art prints and custom apparel. Generating Heat aims to raise money for a professional…
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Stephen Perez on March 1, 2018
Pop-country duo Thompson Square comes to San Jose on their This Is Us: Acoustic Tour. Husband and wife Keifer and Shawna Thompson hit the road last year after the release of their cover of U2’s “With or Without You.” The couple has made the hallmark love ballad their own by matching the…
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Stephen Perez on March 1, 2018
As part of March’s ICA Live!, the downtown modern art gallery hosts a performance by Lux Interna—a group that goes beyond the concept of alternative country by gathering the most vibrant parts of traditional folk music and distilling them into a truly haunting, American Gothic experience. With their dark guitar riffs and…
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Salvatore Maxwell on March 1, 2018
While we are far from reaching gender equity in the workforce, it’s safe to say we’ve made some progress since Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin skewered their misogynistic boss in the 1980 film comedy 9 to 5. Still, the story of three women uniting in solidarity against the patriarchy feels…
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Jaleny Reyes on March 1, 2018
The San Jose chapter of RAW is throwing a party to celebrate the work of creative community members. The RAW organization, formed a decade ago in Los Angeles, has since expanded to 70 cities worldwide. Envision will give more than 50 artists the opportunity to strut their stuff. Participants will showcase music,…
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Salvatore Maxwell on February 22, 2018
What’s better than hanging with your buds and having a few brews? The answer is obvious: adding bacon. Levi’s Stadium is hosting the third annual Bacon and Beer Classic—where two of our favorite things converge for a daylong festival featuring more than 30 bacon dishes and 100 beers from local breweries, including…
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Kristin Lam on February 22, 2018
Struggling to land jokes at one of the many local comedy open mic nights? Instead of drowning your sorrows after the set, consider saving up for an interactive stand-up class. It may help you take your game to the next level. Heather Barbieri, owner and booker at Rooster T. Feathers, isn’t afraid…
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