The weekend in the South Bay brings classical concerts by traditional ensembles, guest artists from as far away as Germany and a new venue for a popular pops orchestra, plus a visit by a famous name in crooning.
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There are several things that set the restaurant apart. One, there’s a fish market connected to Cook’s that boasts an impressive selection of fresh fish. The market happens to be the seafood source for one of Silicon Valley’s best-known tech moguls, which means that the fish that goes into the deep fryer comes straight from the boat—and that makes a difference. Fresh fish is better-tasting fish.
Five reasons to look forward to the work week: sci-fi fantasy meets reality, sing-along with Julie Andrews, learn Aztec dancing, Bilal, Pablo Francisco.
I’m all for small-scale agriculture, but what difference were these city farms making? A few people were getting some fresh lettuce and tomatoes and learning how to grow their own food, but is that it? Industrial food production is a disaster, but given the power and reach of the factory food machine, what change can cute, plucky little urban ag bring about?
San Jose is home to one of the nation’s most famous haunted houses, the Winchester Mystery House. But there are at least nine other spots around Silicon Valley that are reported to be spooked.
Liang’s is a California-based chain with four locations in Southern California. The Cupertino restaurant is the company’s only NorCal spot. Models of World War II–era fighter planes and a few modern jets dangle from the ceiling. The menu and walls are adorned with photos of military officials and family snapshots from the Chiang Kai-shek fighting days
‘Stompin’ at the Savoy’ opens up with the look and feel of a ballroom set in 1944. Backed by the 11-piece San Jose Jazz Orchestra, the 10 cast members not only sing and dance to the old tunes but also encourage the audience to get up and dance as well.
Goodwill of Silicon Valley is overhauling its image. The nonprofit no longer wants its name to be synonymous with thrift shopping and penny-pinching. Goodwill is jumping on the trendy green-living and sustainable community wave. It is now emphasizing itself as a champion of recycling and fashionable reuse, as well as a jobs program during the challenging economy.
‘Superior Donuts’ is a celebration of friendship, community and the American melting pot, and you don’t have to be from Chicago to enjoy it, thanks to an excellent regional premiere at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, mounted by TheatreWorks.
Five reasons to look forward to the work week: free salsa lessons, rare Beatles recordings, the Dalai Lama, Michael Moore, downtown Campbell artwalk.
