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Erika Rasmussen on August 22, 2019
Bellissimo! Rolling into its 39th year, the Festa celebrates Italian culture with a weekend full of everything Italians do best—including food, wine and art. Watch marionettes swivel on stage, and stomp on some grapes as local artists show their creations at La Galleria Caprese and Mike Zampencini walks the grounds with his accordian. There will also be medieval sword fights and an archival exploration of the Valley of Heart’s Delight market, plus local author Caroline Cocciardi talks about her book on DaVinci, Leonardo’s Knots. Opera, blues, dance, classic Italian and a Frank Sinatra tribute are all lined up to set the musical mood. Continue reading »
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Kael Austria on August 22, 2019
He’s fronted The Commodores, served as an American Idol judge and been awarded Grammys, a Golden Globe and an Oscar. Is there anything that Lionel Richie can’t do? The Alabama-born singer has sold more than a million albums worldwide, solidifying his reputation as a true icon in the music industry. Presented by Stanford Live and Goldenvoice, Richie will take to the stage to take attendees on an evening excursion through all of his biggest hits, such as “Stuck On You,” “Say You, Say Me” and, of course, “Hello.” Continue reading »
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Erika Rasmussen on August 22, 2019
August is winding down, and those warm summer nights are getting fewer and farther between. Fortunately, you can always sip some vino if the wind picks up. San Jose sextet Touch ’N Go struts bouncy, funkalicious Motown grooves, slapping twangy bass lines reminiscent of the Seinfeld theme. After the sun settles below the horizon, settle down for a screening of The Secret Life of Pets, an animated family-friendly flick that chronicles the shenanigans and shadow world of animal companions living with their Manhattan-dwelling owners. Continue reading »
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Kael Austria on August 22, 2019
Visual stimulation, when paired with music, has been proven to help relieve stress. Embark on a quest through James Hood’s Mesmerica, a fully immersive experience that conjures up some of the dreamiest and surreal landscapes you’ve ever seen (that includes all you psychonauts out there). Combining vivid 3D imagery with captivating beats created by Hood—a Grammy-nominated new age percussionist and composer—the show is meant to help viewers chill out as their minds wander. Each IMAX showing is an hour long. Running through Aug. 31, Mesmerica is family-friendly, and children over the age of 6 are able to attend. Continue reading »
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Metro Staff on August 22, 2019
The South Bay’s official Pride celebration kicked off earlier this week with the raising of the LGBTQ flag at San Jose City Hall. The party continues through the weekend with a variety of events—including a Trans and Friends Rally on Saturday and a night festival later that evening. Also on the completely fabulous calendar is Drag me to the Show, a drag queen show sponsored by LaRuce Beauty and hosted by Coco Minaj that features four queens from Silicon Valley performing a series of musical numbers. More info on all the festivities can be found at svpride.com. Continue reading »
It’s hot. For the third day in a row, it’s been over a hundred degrees. There’s an 80-year-old’s birthday party taking place on the block, and you’re one of the guests. It’s a milestone and you got there a little late. Cars are completely crammed in their driveway and have poured out into our normally vacant streets. It’s like Tasman Drive on Fourth of July or the Great Mall parking lot during Christmas. Good luck finding a spot. It’s futile. I almost pitied you because you too are old. You’ve probably known the celebrant a few decades. Maybe, you’re even family? But to this quiet Cupertino cul-de-sac, you’re just another sidewalk vehicle. You’ll get no preferential treatment here, no valet service or reserved parking. I know you know this because you’ve circled back and forth several times. But instead of doing the right thing and parking a few streets down, risking sunburn and a damp dress shirt, you chose to park in the next door neighbor’s driveway because you thought they weren’t home. You were right, they weren’t. But I saw you.
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 August 14, 2019
It’s only been three years since Dogbreth released Second Home with local Asian Man Records, but in those three years a lot has changed. The DIY power-pop band relocated from Phoenix to Seattle and re-formed—then had a member of the new lineup relocate. They’ve toured and taken breaks from touring, endured breakups and breakdowns. But the biggest change of all came in the form of a small metal box. Continue reading »
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Matei Predescu on August 14, 2019
San Jose’s New Orleans joint, Poor House Bistro, is filling up this Sunday with food and live music straight from the Big Easy, at their annual Lil’ Easy event, a backyard party fundraiser for the Stroke Awareness Foundation. Poor House will be showcasing six Bay Area blues bands alongside a silent auction and a special menu featuring charbroiled oysters. The acclaimed boogie-woogie pianist Wendy DeWitt and harmonica wizard Gary Smith are both slated to perform, bringing the rich musical heritage of New Orleans with them. Continue reading »
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Metro Staff on August 14, 2019
Back in April, Rolling Stones fans had a bit of a scare. Mick Jagger pressed pause on the group’s No Filter tour to undergo what the band’s PR team called a “minor” heart surgery. At 76, Mick isn’t the oldest of the Stones—that title goes to drummer Charlie Watts. Nor is he the hardest living (all hail the immortal Keith Richards!). Still, any time a member of the rock & roll royal family goes under the knife, music lovers hold their collective breath. Thankfully, Jagger bounced back. He and his mates bring their perpetual search for satisfaction to Santa Clara this Sunday. Continue reading »
Assyrian culture dates back nearly 5,000 years, which has given the Assyrian people plenty of time to perfect their family recipes. The Assyrian Food Festival returns to San Jose for a weekend packed with flavorful dishes, live music and art that’s meant to preserve and share Assyrian traditions. Guests can sample pastry piroshkis stuffed with spiced meat or veggie filling, or try Lubia Polo, a mouthwateringly seasoned Persian green bean and rice dish. Herbivores get tabbouleh or creamy and oiled hummus, while bourageh, Assyrian “egg rolls,” pack a parsley and curry-filled crunch. Plus, one raffle winner walks away with a Dodge Challenger. Runs through Sun. Continue reading »
