As one of the most vibrant and historic neighborhoods in San Jose, Japantown is well known for having a distinct character and personality. The art of the area aims to preserve this rich history. The Japantown Artwalk will take place Aug. 12 from 6pm-10pm, and…
Articles by Yasmin Deosaran
Three days, 12 stages and 120 performances: San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is here. The New York Times hailed it as “the greatest jazz melange in the Silicon Valley,” in addition to listing it as one of this summer’s essential festivals. An impressive wrap for…
Mike Lipsey took his love of tennis halfway across the world to teach under-privileged children in Liberia. After retiring from the tech industry at the young age of 45, he found his second career in sports. Lipsey is the founder of TGA of Silicon Valley,…
Santana Row will host a charity event that combines relaxing strolls and fine wine, all while bringing awareness to a deserving local cause. On Aug. 20, from 5pm-8pm, the Santana Row Wine Stroll will feature a variety of Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries serving wine on discount at…
One of the most iconic circuses in the world, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey come to the Bay Area with a never-before-seen show titled “Out Of This World.” The space excursion sets off with Ringmaster Johnathan Lee and Circus Starseeker Paulo on board the…
People who play together can now make beautiful music together. A new interactive art installation at Plaza de Cesar Chavez running from Aug. 4 to Oct. 2, The Swings is the brainchild of Daily Tous Les Jours, an interactive design studio with an interest in public…
From Twinkle Time to the Amateur Wine Competition, the Santa Clara County Fair has fun activities for both kids and adults. Along with the usual thrilling rides, the Amateur Wine Competition invites Santa Clara residents to compete for the title of best wine in the…
Fridays are usually the best day of the week, for obvious reasons. But for San Jose denizens with a taste for art and culture, the first Friday of the month is tops. That’s when South 1st Street transforms into a spectacular nighttime street festival—called South…
With no salary and yet one of the biggest responsibilities in society—educating our youth—volunteer teachers are often under-recognized. The President’s Volunteer Service Award seeks to change that. This year five Santa Clara County residents are being praised for their work as volunteer teachers for Citizen…
Globally speaking, the MLS isn’t a great league. So rather than cobbling together two all-star squads, the league honchos skim the cream and pit their best against a competent challenger from across the pond. This year, the squad of scrappy Americans and washed-up foreign legends…
