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André Jaquez on December 6, 2017
Former Vice President Al Gore returns with an updated message on the looming impact of global warming. He made waves by outlining the devastating impact rising sea levels would have on the planet in his 2006 documentary, An Inconvenient Truth—which earned him and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change a piece of…
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The Beerwalk is great—especially during those hot summer months. But when it comes to celebrating the holidays, it is important to remember that ales, lagers and kolsches aren’t the only fizzy sipping options on the table. Get into the spirit of the season with the Holiday Bubbly Walk, which returns to downtown…
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Scroll through Polaroid Jay’s Instagram and you’ll find portraits of many of the most influential and active artists working in the 408 and broader Bay Area—not to mention plenty of snaps of many of the cooler performers who have passed through the region over the years. There’s Too $hort, Ali Shaheed Muhammad,…
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Since 1987, the San Jose-based Italian American Heritage Foundation has been hosting an annual event aimed at introducing the community to the power, beauty and history of Italian opera. The World of Italian Opera celebration has long benefitted from its partnership with San Jose Opera—as the company’s world-class performers give audiences a…
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André Jaquez on November 24, 2017
Founded in 2008, the World of Dance organization aims to inspire the entire globe through movement. WOD recently got a big boost when the program was picked up by NBC, which turned it into a reality TV series hosted by Jennifer Lopez. World of Dance Live takes that show on the road.…
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Starring a pair of Cirque du Soleil soloists—Jeff Raz and Diane Wasnak—Tandy Beal’s Joy! comes to Santa Cruz this weekend and San Jose the next. The show’s subtitle, A Holiday Show with Circus, Dance and Live Music, really says it all. The performance follows up on last year’s Nutz RE-Mixed! and is…
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Satvir Saini on November 24, 2017
This annual arts and crafts show returns to the South Bay just in time for the holidays. The three-day event will feature live entertainment and plenty of handcrafted items by all sorts of talented artisans. Stop by the main stage for a comedic act by John Park, the funny waiter, and dance…
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Author and Mountain View denizen Andy Weir burst onto the pop culture scene after his originally self-published sci-fi novel, The Martian, became one of the biggest books of 2014. In 2015, the story was adapted into a movie starring Matt Damon. Now, Weir is back with his second novel, Artemis. This time,…
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Twinkling lights, ice skating and palm trees come together once again for a few magical weeks in the heart of Silicon Valley. Bay Area native and 1992 Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi will usher in the annual Downtown Ice skating rink—presiding over the opening celebration. The fun starts at 5pm this…
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Toga! Toga! Toga! Toga! It’s more than a line from Animal House. It’s also a new locally produced skateboarding film featuring a group of South Bay cats shredding the gnar at spots all over the 408. Plaza de Cesar Chavez, St. James Park, local schools and a few choice DIY guerrilla spots…
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