Thanks to the combined talents of writer Duane Poole, composer Larry Grossman and lyricist Carol Hall, Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory” has been turned into a world-premiere musical at TheatreWorks.
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Smashing Pumpkins, Phoenix, My Chemical Romance, Black Keys, Broken Bells and local band Finish Ticket rock the HP Friday Dec. 10.
City Council is scheduled to discuss the latest developments in the proposed aerial route that high speed rail will take to reach its downtown destination. Meanwhile, Scott Knies, Executive Director of the San Jose Downtown Association, is already voicing his reservations, and urging the city to reconsider the tunnel option instead.
Pat Dando and the Chamber of Commerce will be attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a medical marijuana facility on Wednesday, even though the legality of such facilities under the city’s zoning laws has yet to be determined. “They are a business with good standing in the city,” says Dando, in what could be interpreted as the Chamber’s stand on medical marijuana.
The Libyan Jamahiriya Broadcasting Corp is suing Youtube for copyright infringement, after an Egyptian living in Alexandria posted videos of questionable ownership on the popular website. Though the videos have since been taken down, they are said to have caused “great and irreparable injury that cannot fully be compensated or measured in money.”
With unemployment still toying with 11 percent in Silicon Valley, chances are that you or someone you know is currently looking for a job. Well, there’s some good news finally. ABC 7 is hosting the HIREvent job fair today, and as many as 500 people could walk away with a salaried position. The event will be held at the Wyndham Hotel from 11 am to 3 pm.
The art and craft of doing something well is in the details. Sunnyvale’s Snake and Butterfly chocolate has perfected the details of chocolate making. The boutique company creates some truly outstanding chocolate by using superb ingredients in small batches and taking its time.
The art and craft of doing something well is in the details. Sunnyvale’s Snake and Butterfly chocolate has perfected the details of chocolate making. The boutique company creates some truly outstanding chocolate by using superb ingredients in small batches and taking its time.
In spite of the fault I found in some of the food, it’s hard not to fall for Henry’s Hi-Life. The staff is uniformly friendly and welcoming. The bar beckons, and for God’s sake, you won’t leave hungry. Portions are man-sized. Trends have come and gone, but Henry’s remains. Silicon Valley is a better place for it.
The city is considering lowering the living wage requirement for airport workers and privatizing police and firefighter services there. The airport suffered more than the other two Bay Area airports during the recession, and it is facing a $1.3 billion bill for its recent renovation project. The South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council is challenging the city on the living wage issue.
