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André Jaquez on October 18, 2017
This enduring tale of an early whistleblower explores the perennial war between the press and politicians—a theme as pertinent today as it was when Henrik Ibsen finished the play in 1882. The work has since been adapted by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. An Enemy of the People recounts the story of a scientist and…
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André Jaquez on October 18, 2017
Walking a tightrope between chaos and cool, Chicago-based indie trio OHMME is like Kate Bush meets PJ Harvey. The avant-garde trio’s new eponymous EP drives femme rock into the 21st century. They play discordant harmonies and their voices compliment each other very well. Their songs range from serious themes like compassion to…
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André Jaquez on October 18, 2017
Brooding and rhyming like a hip-hop Leonard Cohen, Onry Ozzborn comes to San Jose for a cypher showdown. He is one of many Rhymesayer label rappers, such as Aesop Rock, Mr. Lif and Busdriver. Ozzborn’s alternative style is also deeply personal and inventive. The rapper has multiple side projects such as, Grayskul,…
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Satvir Saini on October 13, 2017
In a new book by author Dave Eggers and illustrator Shawn Harris, Her Right Foot, Eggers discovers the history behind the Statue of Liberty’s right foot being in mid-stride. She is moving forward. Eggers is known as the founder of McSweeney’s and for his many literary works, including A Heartbreaking Work of…
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Richard von Busack on October 13, 2017
With five screens and 600 seats, the BlueLight Cinemas in Cupertino is cozy enough for the smallest movie and yet big enough to host indie film festivals. On the opposite side of Stevens Creek from De Anza College and the school’s superb film department, it is a natural place for moving-image fanatics…
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André Jaquez on October 12, 2017
Ever wonder what a live heart looks like as it beats, or how muscles contract? Thanks to the ingenuity of German anatomist Gunther von Hagens, we can now see our innermost workings without access to a cadaver lab. His plastination process preserves bodies by replacing the water and fat with plastics, allowing…
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Satvir Saini on October 12, 2017
Join the New Ballet School for a night tutus and treats at the Dark Beauty Halloween Extravaganza. Patrons are encouraged to dress up for the event, where they’ll get the chance to meet characters from the local academy’s 2018 production of Sleeping Beauty. Enjoy food and drinks and take photographs with Aurora.…
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Satvir Saini on October 12, 2017
The Zoppe Italian Family Circus is returning to Redwood City for the 10th year in a row. Alberto Zoppe—great grandson of the traveling tent show’s founder, Napoline Zoppe—performed with the Ringling Bros. in 1948. His stunts included a signature backflip from one horse to another. This trick understandably drove crowds wild. Now…
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Andrew Lentz on October 12, 2017
The latest from San Jose gore-metallers Exhumed isn’t their usual blood-and-guts orgy but what’s being billed as a concept album—string interludes and all. Chronicling a reported case of serial grave robbery in 19th century Scotland over 12 taut tracks, Death Revenge features rhythm guitarist and co-singer Matt Harvey’s most melodic riffing yet,…
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Bill Kopp on October 12, 2017
Modern-day bluesman Chris Cain grew up in San Jose, but his roots are in Tennessee. Cain, whose father grew up in the muggy, musically fertile town of Memphis, has his own distinct musical style, but he readily admits to some of his influences. “My dad had a lot of really good records,”…
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