This musical promises “One Night With Janis Joplin” and, thanks to Clanton’s near-perfect impersonation, it delivers. The raspy voice, the earthy stage presence and the passionate, bluesy wailing are gloriously impressed into songs like “Down on Me,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Me & Bobby McGee” and, best of all, a scorching rendition of “Ball and Chain.”
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Monsters under the bed are a common occurrence in many households. It’s a familiar phenomenon that Donny Foley and Mark Damrel showcase in “What’s Under the Bed,” their new show at the KALEID Gallery.
Despite the obvious popularity of Thai restaurants in San Jose (with people of all different ethnic backgrounds), not all Thai food is a big hit with everyone. At least that’s what Min Yang, owner of the new San Jose food truck PM2 Kitchen, explained to me when I ordered from her Thai dessert truck.
After an extensive rebranding – a new logo, updated design elements and online ordering system – Tomatina is ready to expand. In the last week the company announced that its newest location would be across from the West Valley shopping center in south San Jose.
Expected to open in summer 2014, this brand new Whole Foods location at 700 The Alameda will boast the company’s most exciting architectural design to date.
The intrigue of Burmese food is starting to manifest in the South Bay. However, there are very few restaurants that serve strictly Burmese cuisine – many are fusion restaurants that serve 1 or 2 Burmese plates. Since its grand opening, Kyain Kyain, located on 3649 Thornton Avenue, has been busy entertaining those who wish to explore a fuller spectrum of Burmese specialties.
Three women stand onstage in short dresses and high heels, showing off their engagement rings and telling the audience about their most recent booze-fueled escapade in the city. Despite the seemingly familiar framework, however, Adam Bock’s The Drunken City is far from Sex and the City: The Play. Standing against a sparse backdrop of empty liquor bottles and graffiti, the ladies shift a little too uncomfortably in their stilettos to parallel any of HBO’s chic Manhattanites.
Top This Pizza Co. will soon be opening its doors in downtown Los Gatos. Its unique format allows a more nuanced pizza experience, in which guests create their own personalized pies.
Short-lived Campo 185 closed over the holiday weekend and will reopen as Sam’s Chowder House. The owners cited the overwhelming number of Italian restaurants and pizzerias as a possible reason.
Gott’s Roadside, born in Napa and made famous on the Food Network, will soon be joining the established family of Palo Alto’s Town & Country village. It is the fourth location to date, with two in the Napa region and one in San Francisco’s Ferry Building.
