June 1, 2006

CALENDAR

Unless otherwise noted all phone numbers are in the 408 area code.

ART

June 1- June 30
The Willow Glen Coffee Roasting Co. will showcase a new exhibit of photographs by James Marco Starr, titled “Starr Light Impressions.” They will be on display daily throughout June at 1383 Lincoln Ave., in Willow Glen. Join the artist at a reception Sunday, June 4 from 2 to 4 pm. For more information, call 297-9077 or visit www.starrlightimpressions.com.

DANCE

June 3 – 4
The Montgomery Theater presents: “Shaab-e Shiraz: Shirazi Nights” Traditional Persian and Central Asian dance, concert & poetry. Admission is $35 per person. For more information, call 927-7004 or visit www.dancesilkroad.org.

June 23 - 25
Beth Ann Namey and Willie Anderson of Ballet San Jose will appear with Margaret Wingrove Dance Company in a program of four World Premiere dances entitled, "Love, Desire And Separation." These exclusive three night-only performances will be held at the Petite Trianon Theatre, 72 North fifth Street in San Jose. For tickets and additional information call the American Musical Theatre Box Office at 1 (888) 455-7469, Mondays through Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. or buy online at www.AMTSJ.org. Tickets are $25 to $30 with discounts for students and seniors.

MUSIC

June 4 – Sunday
Vivace Youth Chorus of San Jose presents “Sing You Now” at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1100 Shasta Avenue in San Jose at 4 p.m. Join us for our Spring Season performance Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Tickets: $6 for children $8 for adults. For advance tickets or for more information call: 979-9997 or www.vivaceyouthchorus.org

June 17 – 18, 22 - 25
Lyric Theatre presents Victor Herbert’s “Naughty Marietta”: Performing at the Montgomery Theater, “Naughty Marietta” is the musical story of Captain Richard Warrington, sent to capture and unmask a notorious French pirate; and how he is helped and hindered by the high-spirited runaway Marietta. Don’t miss your chance to see Victor Herbert’s greatest operetta! Admission is $20 - $27. For tickets and information, call 986-1455 or visit www.lyrictheatre.org

June 17 – Saturday
The San Jose Youth Symphony (SJYS) Philharmonic Orchestra, under the artistic leadership of maestro Yair Samet, now in its 54th season, announces its final concert of the season, Beauteous America, to be held at 2:30 p.m. at the California Theatre, 345 South First Street, in San Jose. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at http://www.sjys.org/concerts/tickets.html or at the box office before the concert. Admission is $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for students and seniors, and $5.00 for children under 12.

June 24 - 25
“One is the All” at the California Theatre: The Choral Project joins with Stephen Schwartz, award-winning composer of “Wicked,” to create this season’s most anticipated event: “One is the All.” Experience a new understanding of yourself and those around you in this fully-staged theatrical work portraying our human experience through song, movement and visual media. Expect to be affected! Admission is $15 - $40. For more information, call 746-0905 or visit www.choralproject.org.

Ongoing
Unwined Wine Bar and Shop, 6946 Almaden Expressway features live music with Arturo Ville every First, Third (and Fifth) Thursday; and Don Balistreri, solo guitar every second and fourth Thursday. All Thursday night performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. Every Sunday features The Steve Cannon Jazz Ensemble from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 323-9463, or visit www.unwined.com Check the website for Wine tasting and Wine Education class schedules.

THEATER

May 31 – June 25
The San Jose Stage Company, 490 South First Street in San Jose, presents “Urinetown,” the Tony Award-winning musical comedy. In this tale of greed, corruption, love and revolution, the citizens must use public amenities regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Along the way, “Urinetown” spoofs everything from “Guys and Dolls” to “Les Miserables.” Directed by Rick Singleton with Choreography by Dottie Lester-White and Musical Direction by Don Dally. Book and lyrics by Greg Kotis, music and lyrics by Mark Hollman. For tickets and show information, call The Stage box office at 283-7142.

CHILDREN/FAMILY

June 2 – July 23
California Theatre Center’s Summer Rep 2006 season opens with the production “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, by Clark M. Gesner.” Based on the loveable “Peanuts” comic strip characters created by Charles Schulz, this fun and poignant Tony Award-winning musical takes the audience through a day in the life of Charlie Brown. From wild optimism to utter despair, Charlie and his friends offer their unique wisdom and insights into life. All performances held at the Sunnyvale Theatre at the Sunnyvale Community Center, 505 East Remmington Drive in Sunnyvale. For performance times and ticket information visit www.ctcinc.org or call 720-0873.

June 3 – Saturday
Turn off the T.V. and come outside! The Friends of Guadalupe River Park & Gardens have a great morning Family Fitness Walk planned right along the Guadalupe River Park trails. Walk hours are 9:30 - 11 a.m. All you need is to bring is your enthusiasm, walking shoes, water and sun protection. The instructor, Kristin Strellis, received her BA in Exercise Science from Johnson State College, Vermont and is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer. She is also CPR, AED and First Aid certified. Kristin will start off with some tips on walking correctly as well as the health benefits of walking. Along the trail she will show how many features of the park, like stairs and low walls, can be used for fitness opportunities along the way and will also be incorporating fun games, yoga and stretching into the walk. We’ll finish off with a healthy snack and a handout that will include all the activities that were introduced during the walk so you and your family can come back and do it all again and as often as you would like. Please bring a water bottle, sun protection and wear good walking shoes. Cost is $10 Adult/members, $12 Adult/non-members. $8 per child (5 years and older). Space is limited to only 20 Participants, so reserve now by contacting Kary Houle at education@grpg.org or 298-7657. Please visit www.grpg.org for more information.

June 4 – Sunday
The Mexican Heritage Plaza Theatre, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, presents: “Zamacueca!” This unique, first in the world, production features 15 musicians and 40 dancers representing five different countries who take the stage to tell the tale of interweaving commercial enterprise, historical trade routes, and economic and political development that connect the cultural heritage and spirits of Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and the United States. This legacy is over 150 years old and continues to live today in Mexico and South America. The journey is one of nostalgia and the complexly beautiful art of music and dance. Performance time is 2 p.m. tickets are $12, $8 advance ticket sale discounts available. Student discounts available day of show. For more information and ticket purchases call 928-5517 or 928-5563 or visit www.mhcviva.org

June 19 – August 11
The Tech Museum’s Summer Camps are hands-on science and technology classes for 4th-8th graders at the world-class Tech Museum of Innovation. Choose from 14 different class topics including Lego Robotics, Video Game Design, Roller Coaster Physics, Inventors’ Workshop and many more. The cost is $200 - $500 weekly. For more information call 800-854-3684 or visit www.thetech.org/summercamps.

June 24 - Saturday
The "Stranger Danger" Camp and Children's Safety Resource Fair will be held at the Willows Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., in San Jose from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Community safety classes for children will be offered at 10:30 a.m, 11:30 a.m, 12:30 p.m, and 1:30 p.m. The resource faire will feature representatives from various public safety agencies.  Free digital fingerprinting and child identification kits will also be offered. Contact Julie Lind (julie.lind@asm.ca.gov) at (408) 282-8920 for more information.

CLASSES

June 2 & 9
New Mommie & Me Spanish Immersion Classes: 1 hour of Spanish immersion fun and learning for both young children and their parents.  The suggested age of the children is crawling to 2 ½ years old. All classes are held at Centro Armonía Preschool, 531 W. Rincon Avenue in Campbell. Maestra Georgette will be leading this 1 hour class and Mr. Santos will be supporting Maestra Georgette for the first 15-20 minutes of the class with his wonderful music and songs. The cost is $10 per class, per child. Extended child care is available to participating parents for their children aged 21/2 – 5 years for and additional charge. For additional information on this program, contact Bill Lawler at 717-0160.

June 24 - Saturday
Ariel Dance Studios presents a free dance workshop for adults and children. Ariel Studios are located at 2385 Winchester Blvd. in Campbell. Workshops include: Parent & Me, hip-hop, tap, jazz and ballet. For a detailed class listing, registration and further information, call 621-2790. Bring a water bottle and small towel to the workshop session.

MISCELLANEOUS

May 1 – July 30
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum,1342 Naglee Avenue, San Jose, will explore the life and career of Leonardo Da Vinci in its new exhibit "Leonardo Da Vinci: Artist, Scientist, Mystic." This family-friendly exhibit will feature reproductions of Leonardo¹s sketches, scale models of his inventions  (including the winged-glider), and materials from the Rosicrucian Library. Docents will be available, and there will be gallery discussions regarding Leonardo¹s historical context of, his spiritual and artistic sides, and his being a link between the Ancient World and the Modern World. Entrance to the Exhibit is included with Museum Admission. For more information visit www.egyptianmuseum.org or call 947-3636.

June 2 – Friday
Unique Lives & Experiences presents “Lily Tomlin” at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Jose. Lily and her hilarious characters will sound off on modern life, love, childhood, the media, pop culture, the past and the future. You will find yourself laughing at life, at Lily and most of all, yourself! Call 1-877-882-8124 or visit www.eventsunlimited.org for more information. Admission: $132 - $252.

June 3 – Saturday
The Center for the Performing Arts presents “The Latin Show,” featuring Salsa Band, Mariachi Band, Tango Band, Flamenco guitarists and singers, International Latin Dance Champions, Salsa dancers troops, Argentine Tango dancers, Mexican Folkorico dancers, Brazilian dancers and drummers. This event showcases artists raising money to get Ballroom dance/Etiquette training in our schools. Andrew P. Hill will present the first of many pilot programs for kids. General dancing to live music will be available to the public after the show. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. Call 925-937-0761 or visit www.adrianflorespresents.com for more information. Admission: $28 - $48.

June 3 – Saturday
Buena Vista Historic Home & Garden Tour: Join this celebration of vintage working-class homes (1900 - 1940), plus vintage cars. Tour hours are from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fees are $15 single admission, $25 per couple. Tickets will be available at the booth at the corner of Shasta and West San Carlos Avenue. For more information, contact Patricia Johnson at patriciagj@aol.com.

June 6 – Tuesday
Rally to Stop Domestic Violence will be held at City Hall Plaza, 200 E. Santa Clara Street from 12 – 1 p.m. Speakers will include: Councilmember Forrest Williams, Mayor Ron Gonzales, Attorney General Bill Lockyer, Supervising District Attorney, Family Violence Division Dan Nishigaya and Asst. Chief of Police Tuck Younis. Come show your support for the elimination of domestic violence. You too can make a difference

June 8 – Thursday
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is launching their first annual Change the Face of Hunger, Skip Lunch event. This event encourages everyone to skip lunch and donate the money they would have spent to the Food Bank. The goals of this event are to raise money for Second Harvest and raise awareness about the issue of hunger by encouraging everyone to experience it.  Even a donation of $10 is enough to provide 20 nutritious meals to people in need. To find out more visit www.iskippedlunch.com.

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