Suit up and pick a side for what might be the largest space battle to ever arrive in San Jose. On Saturday, April 30, St. James Park will play host to the charitable Cats in Space space battle benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Nevermindspace is a…
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Mr. Harada and I are rarely offended: mainly because we’re poor listeners but also because we’re lazy. Of course, this is not the case when it comes to the hallowed grounds where we sip, reflect, compose and sometimes repose. We take offense to so-called “happy…
The San Jose Museum of Art will soon welcome its new art curator, Lauren Dickens, who is coming to Silicon Valley from Washington, D.C. Dickens spoke with SanJose.com about her new gig, which she is taking after serving as curatorial consultant at the National Gallery…
Repurposed wood booths and a remix of classic American dishes make Eureka! the culinary equivalent of American sportswear: casual but slightly sophisticated. The chain out of Redlands is opening locations in both Cupertino and Mountain View (the latter coming later this month), and the “Made…
Beer’s best friend—men and women—made enough of a difference in the lives of at-risk shelter pets last year, that the Pints for Pups fundraiser will return for a second installment Saturday, April 16, at Strike Brewery. The brainchild of Paul Anderson, a member of the…
With summer right around the corner, the Mountain Winery in Saratoga has an impressive lineup planned for its 2016 concert series. Taking advantage of its striking scenery this year’s lineup rivals those of venues in San Francisco and Oakland—with artists from a wide range of genres, as well…
San Jose native Shozo Kagoshima has spent his life working at Silicon Valley institutions, first at the Winchester Mystery House and now as executive director of the Hakone Estate and Gardens in Saratoga. Kagoshima joined the Hakone team in the midst of the garden’s centennial…
As bon vivants who rub elbows with some of Silicon Valley’s most exciting arms, Mr. Harada and I are all too familiar with the bespoke lifestyle. So, while I wait on delivery of my custom Lamborghini Centenario (with full Levi’s denim interior and a Monster…
Twelve years ago, Dr. Nancy Cappello was diagnosed with breast cancer—but not before she was misdiagnosed. Six weeks after she had received a normal mammogram report, Dr. Cappello learned that her screening did not include information about dense breast tissue. She survived but was forced to endure…
In its impressive inaugural year, Viva CalleSJ brought out an estimated 35,000 people to walk, bike and explore the streets of San Jose. The event was so successful, city officials decided to bring the event back for a second year. Viva Calle translates to “the…
